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Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Maryland teenager

Police have arrested one suspect after a 16-year-old Silver Spring, Maryland teenager died after being shot multiple times in a Hyattsville, Maryland parking last month.

HYATTSVILLE, Md. -- Police have arrested one suspect after a 16-year-old Silver Spring, Maryland teenager died after being shot multiple times in a Hyattsville, Maryland parking last month.

Police obtained arrest warrants and have been actively looking for 22-year-old Tyrell McArthur of the 2900 block of 23rd Parkway in Temple Hills and 22-year-old Rayshawn Williams. McArthur was arrested late Wednesday night, police said. Williams has not been arrested yet.

The authorities are also actively working to identify and arrest a third suspect in the case.

On August 6, patrol officers responded to the 6700 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Hyattsville for the report of a shooting.

When they arrived on the scene, officers found the victim, Kevin Wilson Jr. in a parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he died a few hours later.

Investigators are working to establish a motive for the shooting.

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), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.)

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