Man found not guilty of killing 2-year-old boy in crossfire shooting
LANGLEY PARK, Md. - A man charged in the 2024 shooting death of a 2-year-old boy in Prince George’s County was found not guilty of murder Monday.
Turcios found not guilty of murder of Jeremy Poou-Caceres
What we know:
Authorities say 29-year-old Johnny Turcios was acquitted of the murder of Jeremy Poou-Caceres and the attempted murder of his mother, 17-year-old Rosa Carceras.
Johnny Turcios (Prince George's County Police Department)
However, Turcios was convicted of second-degree attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder against another man at the scene where he allegedly opened fire. He was also found guilty of illegal possession of a regulated firearm.
Poou-Caceres and his mother were caught in the crossfire of the February 8, 2024, shooting while walking along the 1400 block of Kanawha Street in Langley Park.
Carceras suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot in the leg. Her son was transported to a hospital, where he later died.
Turcios and 34-year-old Israel Fuentes were both charged in connection with the toddler’s death.
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Dispute over drug distribution territory
Court documents indicate that nearly half a dozen witnesses came forward, and investigators obtained video footage, photographic evidence of individuals matching the suspects' descriptions, and a positive witness identification of Turcios and Fuentes.
One witness told police they believed the shooting stemmed from a dispute over drug distribution territory.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney, Prince George's County Police Department, and previous FOX 5 reporting.