Victim in deadly Wheaton shooting identified

Montgomery County police say four suspects fled the scene after a homicide on Blueridge Avenue in Wheaton on Tuesday morning.

WHEATON, Md. - Montgomery County police have identified a man who was shot to death on Blueridge Avenue in Wheaton on Tuesday.

Police say 25-year-old Marvin Alexander Mendoza was shot to death before they arrived at the scene in the 2000 block around 8:56 a.m.

On Tuesday, police had indicated that four suspects were seen fleeing the scene.

Students and staff at Arcola Elementary School and Odessa Shannon Middle School were ordered to shelter in place after the shooting.

They believe the shooting was an isolated incident.

If you have any information that might help police in their investigation, call (240) 773-5070.