Wesley Chapel Man Killed In Maryland Truck Stop Shooting

By ELIZABETH JANNEY (Patch Staff)

The suspect in a double shooting at the Jessup truck stop on Easter has died in an apparent suicide, according to the Howard County Police Department.

Jacinto Del Prado, 52, of Greenbelt, was fatally hit by a train in Lanham at approximately 7 a.m. on Monday, police reported.

Authorities say they had gotten a warrant for Del Prado's arrest after two people were shot, including one who died, at the truck stop on Assateague Drive in Jessup on Sunday afternoon.

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Based on preliminary investigation, officials said that Del Prado went to the truck stop to confront someone about a domestic matter; however, police allege he shot two men in what may have been a case of mistaken identity.

Chad Dewayne Daniel, 44, of Wesley Chapel, Fla., was declared deceased when officers were called to the area at 1 p.m. on Sunday, police said.

The other shooting victim—Warren Anthony Weeden, 57, of Baltimore—was taken to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where police said Monday he was in stable condition.

The Howard County Police Department is working in collaboration with the Prince George's County Police Department on the ongoing investigation.

Help for Those Considering Suicide

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, there are resources available to help.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-SUICIDE (or 1-800-784-2433). Its website offers services including a live chat.