Prince George’s County Police have announced an arrest in a recent murder. PGPD’s Homicide Unit reports that 32-year-old Rene Pop Chub has been charged in connection to the murder of his brother, 45-year-old Crisantos Pop Chub.

Around 11:30 p.m. on August 16, 2024, officers responded to the 500 block of Shady Glen Drive for a report of a fight. At the scene, police found an unconscious victim and another victim. Both were transported to an area hospital.

On August 30, 2024, Crisantos Pop Chub passed away. PGPD says the preliminary investigation indicated that the suspect pushed the victim during an argument causing the victim to fall and hit his head.

The second victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Rene Pop Chub has been charged with Second-Degree Murder and other charges. He is being held by the Department of Corrections with no bond.

 

Homicide Unit detectives charged a man in connection with the killing of his brother. The suspect is 32-year-old Rene Pop Chub of Capitol Heights. The victim is 45-year-old Crisantos Pop Chub of Capitol Heights.https://t.co/MoI8fvOkZE pic.twitter.com/Dxd085C7sK

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