Joshua Deva, 25, who has no fixed address, was charged with murder for allegedly stabbing and killing 59-year-old Randolph Crawford on Wednesday, Sept. 28 during a dispute in Adelphi.
At approximately 3:10 p.m on Wednesday afternoon, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department responded to the 2300 block of University Boulevard to investigate a reported stabbing that happened near McDonald's in Adelphi Plaza.
Upon arrival, they found Crawford suffering from a stab wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation determined that Deva stabbed Crawford after the two were involved in a physical altercation in the area. The nature of the dispute has not been announced by police investigators.
Deva was charged with first-degree murder and other related charges, according to the police. He is being held on a no-bond status at the Department of Corrections.
Anyone with information regarding the stabbing has been asked to contact detectives at the Prince George’s County Police Department by calling (301) 516-2512 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
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