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Murder: Suspect Charged For Fatal Stabbing Near Maryland McDonald's

Police investigators have tracked down a wanted man who has been identified as a suspect in a fatal stabbing outside a Maryland fast-food joint.

Joshua Deva

Joshua Deva

Photo Credit: Google Maps street view/Prince George's County Police Departent

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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