Second Teen Arrested, Charged With Murder In Wheaton Killing

Gaithersburg MD

18 August, 2021

2:56 PM

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WHEATON, MD — Another teenager has been arrested and charged with murder in the killing of Marvin Alexander Mendoza, 25, in Wheaton last week. Randy Aaron Powell, 17, is being held without bond. Montgomery County Police did not say where Powell lives. Erik Aguilar, a 19-year-old from Silver Spring, was charged in connection with the killing earlier this week. Police say they responded to a call about gunshots on Aug. 10, and found Mendoza's body. The medical examiner said it was a homicide. The Montgomery County Police Department is asking anyone with more information to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070, or call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online or via the P3 Tips app if you wish to stay anonymous.