PGPD Detectives Charge Suspect in Fatal Shooting

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The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting in May. The suspect is 39-year-old Keith Marcellus Ford of Woodbridge, Virginia. He is charged with the murder of 28-year-old Tiffany Ward. The suspect and victim were in a relationship.

On May 18, 2023, at approximately 8:45 am, Ward was located unresponsive in her apartment in the 6200 block of Westchester Park Drive in the unincorporated section of College Park and pronounced deceased on the scene. Ward was discovered to be suffering from trauma. An autopsy later determined Ward’s injuries were gunshot wounds and the manner of her death was ruled a homicide.

The motive remains under investigation.

Ford is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He is in custody in Prince William County, Virginia, pending extradition to Prince George’s County.

Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-516-2512.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or 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 23-0029404. ​

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