LANDOVER, MD – A man suspected of killing 29-year-old Remi Howell in the parking lot of a Baptist church has been captured by police.
The Homicide Unit arrested and charged a suspect in connection with a recent domestic-related fatal shooting in Landover. The suspect is 31-year-old Marcus Mitchell of Landover. He is charged with fatally shooting 29-year-old Remi Howell of no fixed address.
On February 5, 2022, at approximately 1:40 pm, officers responded to the 7900 block of Oxman Road to conduct a welfare check. The victim was located outside near a wooded area suffering from gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead on the scene.
The preliminary investigation revealed Mitchell and Howell had previously been involved in a relationship. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation. Mitchell is charged with first and second-degree murder and related charges. He is currently in the custody of the Department of Corrections. A commissioner ordered him held on a no-bond status.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call 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 22-0005805.