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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Suspect in Custody for February Fatal Shooting

Luis Marquez


The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting in February. The suspect is 25-year-old Luis Marquez of Silver Spring. He’s charged with murdering 38-year-old Maurice Chase Jr. of Takoma Park.

On February 20, 2023, at approximately 12:40 am, officers responded to the 6700 block of New Hampshire Avenue for a shooting in the unincorporated section of Takoma Park. Officers located the victim inside of an apartment building suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he died several hours later.

 

The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot the victim during an altercation.

 

Marquez is charged with first and second degree murder and additional charges. He is in custody of the Department of Corrections.

 

Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512.

 

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.) Please refer to case 23-0010553.

 

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