Temple Hills man charged in fatal shooting of former girlfriend in Prince George’s County

(1900 block Brooks Drive, Capitol Heights)

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — A Temple Hills man is facing murder charges after Prince George’s County police say he fatally shot his former girlfriend during a domestic-related incident on the night of July 4.

According to the Prince George’s County Police Department, officers responded at approximately 10:10 p.m. to the 1900 block of Brooks Drive following reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found 31-year-old Dakota Keys of Capitol Heights inside a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds.

Despite emergency response efforts, Keys was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators identified the suspect as 31-year-old Terrence Penn Jr. of Temple Hills, who police say fled immediately after the shooting. Authorities said Penn later turned himself in to law enforcement a short time afterward.

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has charged Penn with first-degree murder and second-degree murder in connection with the killing. He is currently being held by the Department of Corrections without bond.

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is encouraged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512 and reference Case No. 26-0035607.

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(Source and mugshot image: Prince George’s County Police Department

Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today
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