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Silver Spring man accused of killing ex-girlfriend
Montgomery County police are investigating a deadly domestic shooting after a woman was gunned down outside her home Sunday morning. Her ex-boyfriend is now in custody.
SILVER SPRING, Md. - Montgomery County police are investigating a deadly domestic shooting after a woman was gunned down outside her home Sunday morning. Her ex-boyfriend is now in custody.
Victim shot outside home
The shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. in the 1700 block of Imperial Drive as neighbors were beginning their day. Police say the 47-year-old Monique
Charles was leaving her home when her ex-boyfriend, Earl Walker, pulled up and opened fire.
Video from the scene shows a white Jeep parked in front of the home, riddled with bullet holes. Neighbors reported hearing between eight and 12 gunshots.
A witness provided police with a description of Walker and his vehicle. Officers tracked him to Derwood, where he attempted to flee. A brief chase ended when Walker's vehicle rolled over and crashed.
Suspect caught after chase
Walker was taken into custody and hospitalized with minor injuries.
One neighbor told FOX 5 the community is shaken by the violence.
Police say the shooting was domestic-related. Charges are expected but have not yet been announced.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Montgomery County Police Department.