Man discovered not responsible of killing 2-year-old boy in crossfire taking pictures

LANGLEY PARK, Md. – A person charged within the 2024 taking pictures dying of a 2-year-old boy in Prince George’s County was discovered not responsible of homicide Monday.

Turcios discovered not responsible of homicide of Jeremy Poou-Caceres

What we all know:

Authorities say 29-year-old Johnny Turcios was acquitted of the homicide of Jeremy Poou-Caceres and the tried homicide of his mom, 17-year-old Rosa Carceras.

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Nonetheless, Turcios was convicted of second-degree tried homicide and conspiracy to commit homicide towards one other man on the scene the place he allegedly opened fireplace. He was additionally discovered responsible of unlawful possession of a regulated firearm.

Poou-Caceres and his mom have been caught within the crossfire of the February 8, 2024, taking pictures whereas strolling alongside the 1400 block of Kanawha Road in Langley Park.

Carceras suffered non-life-threatening accidents after being shot within the leg. Her son was transported to a hospital, the place he later died.

Turcios and 34-year-old Israel Fuentes have been each charged in reference to the toddler’s dying.

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Dispute over drug distribution territory

Court docket paperwork point out that just about half a dozen witnesses got here ahead, and investigators obtained video footage, photographic proof of people matching the suspects’ descriptions, and a constructive witness identification of Turcios and Fuentes.

One witness informed police they believed the taking pictures stemmed from a dispute over drug distribution territory.