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Police find body of man accused of killing his girlfriend in Prince George's County

Police are investigating the death of a man accused of killing his girlfriend earlier this month.

CLINTON, Md. — September 30 update:

Detectives with the Prince George's Police Department say the body of a 25-year-old man, accused of killing his girlfriend earlier this month, was found Wednesday evening. 

Police say James Darnell Kirkland's body was found on Hackberry Court in Clinton. Officers are investigating Kirkland's death and are not looking for any suspects. 

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the official cause of death.

Original Story:

Police are asking for the public's help finding a man they believe is responsible for his girlfriend's death in Prince George's County. 

According to the Prince George's County Police Department, police responded to calls of a shooting in the 10900 block of Hackberry Court on September 24. When officers arrived they found 24-year-old Moyonna Tillman shot several times outside of a house. 

Tillman was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment but died from her injuries. 

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Police believe the shooting was due to domestic violence and officers are now searching for Tillman's boyfriend, 25-year-old James Darnell Kirkland.

Detectives are still working to find out why Kirkland may have killed his girlfriend. 

If you have any information on where Kirkland may be, contact detectives at (301) 516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Please refer to case number 21-0043724. 

Credit: PGPD
Kirkland is accused of killing his girlfriend, 24-year-old Moyonna Tillman

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