PGPD PGPD Investigating Domestic-Related Murder/Suicide in Clinton

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The Homicide Unit is investigating a domestic-related murder/suicide in Clinton. The victim is 37-year-old Kelvin Rascoe. The deceased suspect is his brother, 32-year-old Benjamin Rascoe. They lived together in a home in Clinton.

On August 16th, at approximately 12:05 pm, patrol officers responded to the 11700 block of Mordente Drive for a shooting. Officers discovered the victim inside the residence suffering from gunshot wounds. The suspect was discovered in a bathroom suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. They were both pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation reveals Benjamin and Kelvin got into a physical altercation and Benjamin shot and killed Kelvin before taking his own life.

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives 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 19-0047991.

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Policía del Condado de Prince George Investiga Asesinato/Suicidio Doméstico en Clinton

La Unidad de Homicidio investiga un asesinato/suicidio relacionado a asuntos domésticos en Clinton. La víctima fue identificada como Kelvin Rascoe de 37 años de edad. El sospechoso fenecido era su hermano de 32 años de edad, Benjamin Rascoe. Ambos vivían juntos en el mismo hogar en Clinton.

El 16 de agosto, a eso de las 12:05 pm, oficiales de patrulla acudieron a la cuadra 11700 de Mordente Drive ante un reporte de balacera. Los oficiales hallaron a la víctima con heridas de bala dentro de la residencia. Luego hallaron al sospechoso en un baño con una herida de bala auto-infligida. Ambos fueron declarados muertos en la escena.

La investigación preliminar determinó que Benjamin y Kelvin tuvieron un altercado físico que culminó con Benjamín disparándole a Kelvin antes de quitarse su propia vida.

Si alguien tiene información relacionada a este caso pedimos que por favor llamen a nuestros detectives al 301-772-4925. Quienes deseen permanecer anónimos pueden llamar a Crime Solvers al 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), o visitar
www.pgcrimesolvers.com y someter información en línea, o utilizar la aplicación móvil “P3 Tips” (busque “P3 Tips” en el Apple Store o Google Play para bajar la aplicación a su móvil). Por favor refiérase al caso 19-0047991.


Disclaimer: In the U.S.A., all persons accused of a crime by the State are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. See: https://so.md/presumed-innocence. Additionally, all of the information provided above is solely from the perspective of the respective law enforcement agency and does not provide any direct input from the accused or persons otherwise mentioned. You can find additional information about the case by searching the Maryland Judiciary Case Search Database using the accused's name and date of birth. The database is online at https://so.md/mdcasesearch . Persons named who have been found innocent or not guilty of all charges in the respective case, and/or have had the case ordered expunged by the court can have their name, age, and city redacted by following the process defined at https://so.md/expungeme.
 
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