Crime & Safety
Fatal Shooting Kills 1 Man In Riverdale: Police (UPDATES)
A man is dead after an argument between multiple groups of people resulted in a shooting, police said. (UPDATED)
(Updated at 3:50 p.m. Thursday) RIVERDALE, MD — A man was fatally shot in an argument in Riverdale Park Wednesday night, police said.
The shooting occurred at about 8:30 p.m. in the 5500 block of 54th Ave. during a fight involving multiple groups of people.
Arriving officers located the victim — identified as Cesar Bazan, 26, of Landover Hills — suffering from a gunshot wound. Bazan was taken to the hospital, where he died a short time later, police said.
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A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.
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