DC Man Charged with Killing Girlfriend in Suitland

A Washington, D.C., man has surrendered to Prince George’s County Police on charges that he shot and killed his girlfriend in an argument.

The suspect is 43-year-old Devin James Wooten of the 2300 block of Pitts Place in Southeast Washington.

On Aug. 10 at about 7 p.m., patrol officers were called to the 3200 block of Sycamore Lane for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found Tamu Bynum, 43, in her home suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation reveals the victim and Wooten argued, which escalated into the shooting. Bynum and Wooten were in a relationship, police said.

On Monday, Wooten turned himself in to detectives at police headquarters in Palmer Park. He’s charged with second-degree murder.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit as 301-772-4925.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

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PHOTO: Devin James Wooten of Southeast Washington has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Tamu Bynum of Suitland.