Severn Father Admits He Fatally Shot His Daughter: Police

SEVERN, MD — A Severn man is charged with the murder of his adult daughter, and Anne Arundel County Police say he called to report the crime Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say a 911 caller, identified as Donald John Bucalo of the 7700 block Twin Oaks Road, told emergency dispatchers that he had shot his daughter.

When officers arrived, Bucalo, 62, was sitting on the front porch. Inside the house, police found a woman identified as Michelle Lyn Bucalo, 32, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Fire personnel attempted life-saving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead.

Donald Bucalo was taken into custody without incident. Homicide detectives collected evidence from the shooting scene, and talked to witnesses in the neighborhood. Investigators say the shooting was a targeted attack, and not a random act of violence.

Donald Bucalo has been charged with first- and second-degree murder in the death of Michelle Lyn Bucalo, who lived at the same residence.

Anne Arundel County Police ask anyone with information to call 410-222-4731. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may contact the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Photo of Donald John Bucalo, courtesy of Anne Arundel County Police