Landover murder suspect dies in apparent suicide after deadly business dispute

The Brief

  • Malcolm King, 41, of Silver Spring was fatally shot Thursday in Landover.
  • Police said the shooting appears to have stemmed from an ongoing business-related dispute.
  • The suspect was found Friday morning and died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound before officers could take him into custody.

MARYLAND A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Landover died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Friday morning as police moved in to arrest him, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department.

What happened

Officers responded to the 6900 block of Stoddert Lane around 4:40 p.m. Thursday for a report of a shooting.

Police found 41-year-old Malcolm King of Silver Spring outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators said the suspect fled after the shooting.

What police said about a possible motive

Prince George’s County police said King and the suspect knew each other.

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