CLINTON, Md. — Prince George’s County police said they are now investigating whether a fatal shooting and stabbing of a woman and man inside a home in Clinton, Maryland, on New Year’s Day, was done in self-defense.
Detectives with the Prince George’s County Police Department released further details about the domestic-related incident late Monday afternoon.
Monique Duncan and Maurice Moore, both 42 years old, were found dead Sunday inside a house in the 2500 block of Lazy Acres Road around 6 a.m., according to police. The couple both lived in the home and were in a relationship, PGPD said.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined Duncan died from gunshot wounds, and Moore died from a stab wound.
Two other individuals, a child and an adult, were also shot inside the home. They are both expected to recover from their injuries, but remain hospitalized in stable condition, police said.
Investigators are still trying to determine the circumstances of the incident, which was isolated to the home. Preliminarily, police are looking into the possibility that the incident was a “self-defense or defense of others case," according to a press release. The police department said it is working with the Prince George’s State Attorney’s Office to determine whether any charges are warranted.
Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is urged to contact detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com.