BRANDYWINE, Md. — A Maryland man has been charged with murder in the death of his uncle.
Police say James Savoy, 40, of Brandywine, is charged with shooting and killing 69-year-old George Savoy.
On Feb. 3, at 2:15 a.m., officers responded to a home in the 13900 block of Old Indian Head Road for a reported shooting. At the scene, officers found the victim inside the home suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene and later identified as George Savoy.
Responding patrol officers and a K9 officer were able to locate the suspect nearby and take him into custody several hours after the shooting.
The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect shot his uncle during a dispute.
James Savoy is charged with first- and second-degree murder and other related charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections.
If anyone has information on this deadly shooting, they are asked to please call detectives 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.)
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