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Suspect Charged With May Murder Of Man Found Dead In Maryland Home, Police Say

A 24-year-old suspect has been arrested for his alleged role in the killing of a man found unresponsive in a Prince George's County months ago, authorities announced on Wednesday.

Joiker Avila-Avila 

Joiker Avila-Avila 

Photo Credit: Prince George's County Police
The incident was reported in the 8600 block of Cunningham Drive in Berwyn Heights.

The incident was reported in the 8600 block of Cunningham Drive in Berwyn Heights.

Photo Credit: Google Maps street view

Hyattsville resident Joiker Avila-Avila is facing murder and other charges in connection to the death of Sandeep Gupta, 54, in the Town of Berwyn Heights.

According to police, at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12, officers were called to the 8600 block of Cunningham Drive, where Gupta was found inside unresponsive.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and ruled the  cause of death to be asphyxiation and the manner of death a homicide.

It is believed that Avila-Avila and Gupta knew each other, though the police did not disclose their relationship. The motive for the murder remains under investigation.

Avila-Avila was charged with first-degree murder and other related offenses. He's being held in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

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