Man, Toddler Dead Found Dead From Gunshot Wounds In Vehicle: Prince George's Police

UPPER MARLBORO, MD — A man and his toddler son were found dead in a vehicle with gunshot wounds by Prince George's Police around 1 p.m. Sunday.

Officers were called to the 1200 block of Mercantile Lane in Largo for a welfare check Dec. 10. They found the pair dead on the scene. It's believed to be a domestic-related murder-suicide, according to police.

The child has been identified as 2-year-old Sterling Glover Petty of Frederick. The man has been identified by police as the child's father, 38-year-old Kenneth Petty of Suitland.

The preliminary investigation revealed Petty shot and killed his son before killing himself. The motive for the murder remains under investigation.

If anyone has any information about the incident, submit a tip using the P3 Tips app or call @PGCrimeSolvers or 1-866-411-TIPS or call a detective at 301-516-2512.