Montgomery County Man Charged in Connection With Fatal Restaurant Stabbing

The Prince George’s County Police Department has announced that 27-year-old Edward Mejia-Sandoval of Silver Spring, along with 34-year-old Alexis Romero of Fairmount Heights, have been charged with fatally stabbing 23-year-old Lusvin Espana Espana of Hyattsville. The incident occurred at a restaurant in Chillum, MD, close to Takoma Park.

Per the news release: On April 10, 2024, at approximately 10:50 pm, officers responded to a business in the 6500 block of New Hampshire Avenue for a stabbing. Officers located the victim inside of a restaurant suffering from stab wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. A second adult male was also taken to the hospital with stab wounds. His injuries are preliminarily considered life-threatening.

Hyattsville Division I patrol officers located and arrested the two suspects shortly after the incident. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspects stabbed the victims during a dispute. The victims and suspects were not known to each other.

Romero and Mejia-Sandoval are charged with first and second degree murder. They are in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

Anyone with information on this case who would like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective may call 301-516-2512.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 24-0020678.

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