Updated Dec. 19 at 9:30 a.m.
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An adult male was in critical condition Sunday night after being shot at the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue.
Two suspects are in custody following the 2:45 p.m. shooting. Luis Samuel Rios Rodriguez, 35, of no fixed address, and Abed Jonathan Midence-Lopez, 39, of Greenbelt, were arrested in connection with the shooting.
Rodriguez is charged with attempted first-degree murder, first degree assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and second-degree assault. Midence-Lopoez was charged with conspiracy for all the charges also levied on Rodriguez.
On Sunday, Takoma Park Police went to Barriles Restaurant and Sports Bar after being notified of a shooting. Officers arrested the two suspects as they were exiting the restaurant.
Midence-Lopez had non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital. The victim, who suffered from multiple gun shots, also was taken to the hospital.
Police found a firearm and shell casings at the restaurant.
Upon investigation, police learned that the two suspects and the victim were arguing verbally, and then a security guard separated them. The two suspects were escorted out of the restaurant.
According to police, Rodriguez returned with a firearm, and a physical altercation and the shooting took place.
At approx 2:47 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7600 bk of New Hampshire Ave for shots fired w/injuries. An adult male victim was shot & is currently in critical condition. Two suspects are in custody. Investigation is active. Please call 301-270-1100 if you have info. pic.twitter.com/cDW5NLGa3C
— Takoma Park Police (@TakomaParkPD) December 18, 2022
