PGPD Victim in August Shooting in the City of Bowie Dies of Injuries; Cased Ruled a Homicide

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Shandra Lynn Bell
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Detectives with our Homicide Unit are now leading the investigation into a domestic-related shooting that occurred in August in the City of Bowie. A victim in that shooting died of her injuries earlier this month. The victim is 66-year-old Elizabeth McGeehan of Bowie. Her niece, 41-year-old Shandra Lynn Bell of the 13000 block of Youngwood Turn in Bowie, was arrested in August after the shooting.

On August 3, 2020, at approximately 1:00 pm, City of Bowie patrol officers were called to the 13000 block of Youngwood Turn for a shooting. McGeehan was discovered inside of a home suffering from a gunshot wound. She was rushed to a hospital for treatment. She died of her injuries on November 6th. An autopsy later determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound and the case was ruled a homicide.

The preliminary investigation revealed Bell shot the victim during a dispute.

City of Bowie Police charged Bell with attempted murder. Prince George’s County Police Homicide Unit detectives have now charged her with first degree murder and related charges.

The Prince Georges County Police Department investigates all homicides in the City of Bowie.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call 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 20-0052137.

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