An 18-year-old man is in custody after a social media marketplace sale turned into a life-threatening shooting in the 2000 block of Hibiscus Drive last week.
According to the Edgewood Police Department, the incident unfolded on April 8, 2026, just before 5:00 PM. Investigators say the victim met with Braulio Abreu to sell a valuable gold necklace. During the transaction, Abreu reportedly pocketed the jewelry, pulled out a handgun, and ran toward a waiting getaway car.
The situation escalated when Abreu allegedly turned and fired several shots at the victim. While the victim was not injured, the rounds struck a nearby building and a vehicle parked in the lot…