TAKOMA PARK, MD – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit recently identified and charged 25-year-old Luis Marquez of Silver Spring with the murder of 38-year-old Maurice Chase Jr. of Takoma Park. The fatal shooting took place on February 20, 2023, around 12:40 am, in the 6700 block of New Hampshire Avenue.
Officers responded to a call and found Chase inside an apartment building suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries hours later. The preliminary investigation revealed that Marquez shot Chase during an altercation. Marquez now faces first and second-degree murder charges and additional charges. He remains in custody at the Department of Corrections. Police urge anyone with relevant information to contact the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512.