Police Investigate Murder/Suicide on Nyanga Avenue

Prince George’s County, Maryland…The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a murder-suicide that occurred in non-incorporated Seat Pleasant, Maryland.

On April 3, 2012, at approximately 1:16 a.m., patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of Nyanga Avenue for the report of a shooting.  Upon arrival, officers were informed by a relative that she found her aunt and uncle unresponsive when she arrived home.  Patrol officers entered the residence and found Marilyn Yvette Mace, 52, and Dennis Bernard Mace, 53, suffering from gunshot wounds.  Both were pronounced dead on the scene. Both the suspect and victim were married. Detectives believe that the suspect shot his wife and then himself. 

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ and submit a tip online.