PGPD Detectives Charge Husband in Domestic-Related Murder in Bowie

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Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives arrested a man for fatally shooting his wife inside of their Bowie home. The suspect is 61-year-old Keith May of the 12000 block of Backus Drive in Bowie. The victim is 67-year-old Brenda May.



On October 29, 2020, at approximately 5:40 am, patrol officers responded to the couple’s home on Backus Drive for the report of a shooting. Officers located the victim inside suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead on the scene.



Through the course of the investigation, detectives determined Keith May shot the victim. He admitted his involvement in the domestic-related murder. He’s charged with first degree murder and related charges. He’s in the custody of the Department of Corrections. A commissioner ordered him held on a no-bond status.



If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), 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 number 20-0050635.

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