Two suspects arrested for fatally shooting toddler in Maryland outside apartment complex

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a toddler in Maryland, authorities said Friday.

Israel Fuentes Jr., 33, and Johnny Alejandro Turcios, 28, both of Lewisdale, were identified as suspects in the murder of 2-year-old Jeremy Poou-Caceres in Langley Park with the help of the Prince George's community. Deputy County Sheriff Vernon Hale told reporters.

“The community stepped up like no other,” Hale said. “They cooperated and helped our detectives develop information and evidence to make some arrests in this case.”

The shooting occurred around 5:35 p.m. Thursday near the Bedford Station Apartments in Langley Park. Investigators believe Fuentes and Turcios were with at least two other individuals in a stolen gold SUV when they exited the vehicle and allegedly opened fire on another group.

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Stray bullets hit Jeremy and his mother, who were walking nearby. The mother survived the shooting with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Prince George's County Police Department said officers were in the area when they heard gunshots shortly after 5:30 p.m. Thursday and responded to the 1400 block of Kanawha Street in Langley Park. (FOX 5)

Both Fuentes and Turcios were being held in the county jail on charges including first-degree murder.

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Police said the two men were in a stolen gold van with at least two other people. Authorities are searching for other suspects believed to have been involved in the shooting. (FOX 5)

Hale told reporters that authorities continue to search for other suspects.

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“Once again, we're not done yet,” the deputy police chief said. “We made two arrests, but there are two more out there… These are the cases that keep us up at night.”