A man was arrested and charged in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend in Wheaton, Maryland, Sunday morning.
Earl Walker, 47, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Monique Charles.
Police said they went to the 1700 block of Imperial Drive just before 8:30 a.m. for a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers found Charles unresponsive and pronounced her dead at the scene.
According to a preliminary investigation, police said she was shot multiple times by Walker, who is believed to be her ex-boyfriend, who subsequently fled the scene.
After speaking with a witness who described the gunman and his vehicle, investigators found Walker driving near Horizon Place in Derwood.
A chase ensued, leading to the Walker’s vehicle rolling over and crashing.
Officers took Walker into custody following the crash and he was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The shooting remains under investigation.
Below is a map of where the shooting took place:
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