Crime & Safety
Man Shot During Argument, Suspect Arrested: Prince George's County Police
The suspect in a Takoma Park man's fatal shooting has been arrested and charged in connection to his death, Prince George's Police say.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A Silver Spring man has been charged in connection to the death of a Takoma Park man.
Maurice Chase Jr. was found shot multiple times in an apartment building in the 6700 block of New Hampshire Avenue Feb. 20 around 12:40 a.m. He was taken to the hospital where he died several hours later. Prince George's County Police Department has charged 25-year-old Luis Marquez of Silver Spring with first- and second-degree murder and additional charges.
A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot the victim during an altercation, the police department noted.
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Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to call the homicide unit at 301-516-2512.
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