Domestic Related Homicide In Gaithersburg

[Howard Hartman]

	DEPARTMENT OF POLICE MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION 2350 RESEARCH BOULEVARD ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850-3294
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2012	FOR MORE INFORMATION:                         Media Services Division, 240-773-5030

Domestic Related Homicide In Gaithersburg

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Related Reference: 2012 Montgomery County Homicide Map

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division – Homicide/Sex Section are investigating the homicide of a 23-year-old male at an apartment in the 7900 block of Spiceberry Circle in Gaithersburg as a domestic-related homicide. The suspect, a 55-year-old male, is the victim’s father.

Yesterday evening (May 5) at approximately 8:44 p.m., officers from the 6th District and Fire/Rescue units responded to an apartment in the 7900 block of Spiceberry Circle for the report of a shooting that just occurred. Responding units found the victim (the son) suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The suspect (the father) remained on scene and is in police custody at this time.

As the investigation continues and develops, more information will be provided to the public.

7900 Block of Spiceberry Circle in Gaithersburg

[Howard Hartman]

	DEPARTMENT OF POLICE MEDIA SERVICES DIVISION 2350 RESEARCH BOULEVARD ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20850-3294
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2012	FOR MORE INFORMATION:                         Media Services Division, 240-773-5030

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Names Released in Domestic
Related Homicide in Gaithersburg

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division – Homicide/Sex Section continue to investigate the May 5th, domestic-related homicide of a 23-year-old male at an apartment in the 7900 block of Spiceberry Circle in Gaithersburg. The victim is being identified as Matthew Eugene Price of that address. The suspect, who is the victim’s father, is being identified as Wayne Matthew Price, age 55, also of that address.

Yesterday evening (May 5) at approximately 8:44 p.m., officers from the 6th District and Fire/Rescue units responded to an apartment parking lot in the 7900 block of Spiceberry Circle for the report of a shooting that just occurred. Responding units found Matthew Price lying on the pavement in front of the building, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. Life-saving efforts were attempted by Fire/Rescue personnel but were unsuccessful. Matthew Price was pronounced deceased on scene.

Wayne Price remained on scene and was taken into police custody. During police questioning, Wayne Price stated that he shot his son during an altercation. Detectives located and seized the gun used in the homicide.

Wayne Price has been charged with first degree murder. His bond review will be tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. in Rockville District Court.