The investigation shows that the MS-13 gang was behind the murder.
WASHINGTON — A 19-year-old MS-13 gang member was arrested in connection with the murder of a male who police said was stabbed over 100 times.
Montgomery County police said the victim’s body was found on Sept. 5 in Wheaton Regional Park in Wheaton, Md. Detectives found the body in a grave. The victim’s body was exhumed and sent to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner. They ruled the death as a homicide. Police determined that the death was caused by sharp force injuries and the victim had been stabbed over 100 times.
The investigation shows that the MS-13 gang, which was founded by El Salvadoran immigrants, was behind the murder. Miguel Angel Lopez-Abrego, 19 was arrested and is being charged with first-degree murder. He was found in North Carolina on Nov. 11 and arrested on a Montgomery County first-degree murder warrant. He has a bond review Wednesday at the Rockville District Court.
The investigation remains ongoing and police are still trying to identify the victim.
Detectives are urging anyone who may have information regarding this homicide or the victim’s identity to contact the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070 or contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.
