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Man accused of killing his father in Prince George's County

Police claim Nigel Hernandez ran after his father was killed. He was later arrested in Charlottesville, Virginia.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Police have arrested a man they say killed his 73-year-old father before running away and being caught in Virginia Saturday.

According to Prince George's County Police, 30-year-old Nigel Hernandez killed his father 73-year-old Andres Hernandez.

Police discovered Andres Hernandez's body during a welfare check on the night of December 3. When officers arrived at the home in the 9500 block of Woodberry Street, they found the victim's body outside. An autopsy report says that Andres Hernandez suffered multiple injuries, including blunt force trauma and stab wounds. 

Police claim Nigel Hernandez ran after his father was killed. Virginia State Police arrested him during a traffic stop in Charlottesville, Virginia the next day.

Nigel Hernandez has been charged with first and second-degree murder. He remains in custody in Albemarle County, Virginia and awaits extradition for Prince George's County.

While officers have ruled Andres Hernandez's death as a homicide, they have not uncovered why Nigel Hernandez allegedly killed his father.

Anyone with information should call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

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