PGPD PGPD Detectives Charge Suspect in Connection With Murder of Woman Found Deceased at Apartment Fire

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The Prince George’s County Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for the man wanted in connection with fatally shooting a woman inside of the suspect’s Chillum apartment on Friday night. The suspect then set a fire in the home before fleeing the scene. The victim is 23-year-old Zena Nichols of Washington, DC. The suspect is 42-year-old Jerome John Harris of the 7000 block of Highview Terrace. The suspect and victim were in a relationship.

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On April 10th, at approximately 10:10 pm, Prince George’s County Fire personnel responded to the 7000 block of Highview Terrace. They observed smoke coming from the windows and door of a second-floor apartment. Once inside, firefighters found the victim in a bedroom suffering from severe burns. She was pronounced dead on the scene. An autopsy later determined the victim had been shot. Her cause of death was ruled to be multiple gunshot wounds and the manner a homicide.​

Harris is charged with first and second degree murder, arson, assault and related charges. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to his arrest and indictment. The motive for the domestic-related murder remains under investigation.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call 301-772-4925. 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 20-0018641.

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