Pasadena Confrontation Ends In Attempted Murder, Suicide

PASADENA, MD — A man entered a Pasadena woman's home and shot her early Friday morning, police say. According to the police report, the man then took his life with the same gun.

The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. in the 300 block of Ridge Road. The man, Matthew John Borck, was 33. The woman is still alive, but she is in critical condition at an unnamed hospital.

The report says the victim confronted Borck before he shot her. Detectives say Borck, who is from Arnold, was estranged from the woman. Borck's wife filed for divorce on July 29.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is investigating the shooting as an attempted murder-suicide. Detectives ask anybody with information to call them at (410) 222-4731. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling (410) 222-4700.

How To Get Help

Marylanders seeking mental health help can call 211 and press 1. If their life is at risk, call 911.

Anybody can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. The lifeline's website also has a live chat for immediate assistance.

The Anne Arundel County government recommends that victims of domestic abuse use these resources.

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