Woman charged with killing boyfriend during late-night fight inside Laurel home
LAUREL, MD — A 33-year-old woman is facing first-degree murder charges after allegedly shooting her boyfriend to death inside their shared Laurel residence during a late-night domestic argument.
Latisha Smith was arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 48-year-old James McGruder III, who was found dead inside a home in the 13400 block of Finsbury Court just before 11 p.m. on Saturday. Responding officers found McGruder with at least one gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to initial findings, Smith and McGruder got into an argument that escalated, resulting in the fatal gunfire. Investigators say the incident was domestic in nature and isolated to the residence.
Smith, a resident of Laurel, was taken into custody shortly after the incident and is being held without bond at the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections. She faces charges including first-degree murder and related offenses.
Detectives have not disclosed the nature of the dispute or whether any prior domestic incidents were reported at the home. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact Crime Solvers or submit tips anonymously through the P3 Tips mobile app.
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Key Points
- Latisha Smith, 33, charged with murder of her boyfriend in Laurel home
- James McGruder III, 48, was shot and killed during a domestic dispute Saturday night
- Smith is being held without bond on first-degree murder and related charges
