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November 10, 2008 (6:53 p.m.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THIS IS A MONTGOMERY COUNTY PRESS RELEASE BEING FORWARDED BY TAKOMA
PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT

Arrest Warrants for Two Additional Suspects in Silver Spring Teen
Homicide

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division -
Homicide/Sex Section continue their investigation into the shooting
death of 14-year-old Tai Lam, of the 1000 block of Quebec Terrace in
Silver Spring, that occurred on Saturday, November 1, 2008, in a Ride On
bus in Silver Spring.

On November 7, Hector Mauricio Hernandez, age 20, of the 8600 block of
Flower Avenue in Takoma Park was charged with first-degree murder. He
is being held without bond. It was determined that Hernandez is
affiliated with the MS 13 gang.

Detectives have now obtained arrest warrants for two additional
suspects: Gilmar Leonardo Romero and Mario Ernesto Milan-Canales.
Romero will be charged with first-degree murder and Milan-Canales with
accessory after the fact for first-degree murder.

These two individuals were developed as suspects through the course of
the investigation. It is believed that they are also affiliated with
the MS 13 gang. Anyone who has information in reference to the
whereabouts of these two suspects is asked to call detectives at
240-773-5070. Callers may remain anonymous.

Romero is described as a Hispanic male, age 20, 5’1” tall, weighing
120 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. Milan-Canales is described
as a Hispanic male, age 30, 5’3” tall, weighing 140 pounds with
brown eyes and hair.