UPPER MARLBORO, MD — A woman was critically injured in a shooting Tuesday morning and the man who police say shot her was found dead in his home state of South Carolina.
The suspect and victim had been in a relationship, according to police.
Prince George's County police officers were called to the 10400 block of Birdie Lane in Upper Marlboro around 7:15 a.m. June 2 for a report of a shooting. They found a woman with gunshot wounds. She remains hospitalized in critical condition, police reported.
PGPD detectives obtained a warrant for the suspect, 30-year-old Dante Morris of Fort Mill, South Carolina. They learned that after the shooting, Morris drove back home and was found dead Tuesday night in South Carolina.
Anyone with information can call the Harford County Sheriff's Office at 301-516-2512, contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous.
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