Riverdale Fatal Shooting Under Investigation

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Riverdale, MD – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Riverdale that identified 38-year-old Jeiver Pozuelos Cervantes of Hyattsville as the victim. It was announced that a reward of up to $25,000 will be given to those who provide information that will lead to an arrest and indictment in the case.

At approximately 6:40 a.m. Thursday, a citizen near Veterans Parkway and Riverdale Road alerted patrol officers to an unresponsive man on the side of the road. During the investigation, it was determined that the victim was shot and died at the scene.

Detectives are attempting to identify the suspect(s) and uncover the cause of the incident; initially ruling out the possibility of a random crime. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Solvers online or via the provided tip line to assist in the investigation.