Suspect Arrested in Essex Homicide

UPDATE January 31, 2024 (1:30 p.m.)

Homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested 29-year-old Sulman Villalta-Zelaya in the fatal stabbing of 29-year-old Kevin Murcua-Regalado that occurred Sunday, January 28, 2024, in the 1400 block of Fuselage Avenue, 21220. Villalta-Zelaya has been charged with first-degree murder. He is currently being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center without bond.

UPDATE January 31, 2024

The male subject located on Sunday by officers assigned to the Essex Precinct has been identified as 29-year-old Kevin Murcua-Regalado. At approximately 7 a.m., officers responded to the 1400 block of Fuselage Ave. for a reported motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male driver inside the vehicle, who was unresponsive. Medics transported the adult male to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The victim suffered injuries to his upper body. The cause of those injuries remains under investigation.

As Baltimore County homicide detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this case, they are asking anyone with information on the incident to contact them by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

Reward Offered

Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland, an organization that is separate from the Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Government, offers rewards of up to $2000 for information that leads to the arrest and charges in connection with felony offenses.

Anonymous tips can be sent to Metro Crime Stoppers by phone, online or via mobile app.

Phone: 1-866-7LOCKUP

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ORIGINAL January 28, 2024

On Sunday, January 28, 2024, at approximately 7 a.m., officers assigned to the Essex Precinct responded to the 1400 block of Fuselage Ave. for a reported motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male driver inside the vehicle, who was unresponsive. Medics transported the adult male to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The victim suffered injuries to his upper body. The cause of those injuries remains under investigation. As detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident, they ask anyone with information pertinent to the case to contact 410-307-2020.

Information may also be provided anonymously by contacting Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587 (7LOCKUP). Information provided by phone or online through Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Residents may also provide details about this crime and those responsible through the Baltimore County Police Department’s iWATCH program.