SILVER SPRING, Md. — A man is accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend in Silver Spring.
It happened around 8:23 Sunday morning, in the 1700 block of Imperial Drive.
Montgomery County Police say 47-year-old Monique Charles, of Brooklyn, New York, was shot to death while leaving the location.
Witnesses provided officers with a description of the suspect and his vehicle.
The alleged shooter, identified as 47-year-old Earl Walker, was later spotted driving around Horizon Place, at which time he fled.
During a police pursuit, Walker crashed and flipped his car.
He was arrested and taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
If you or someone you love is in an abusive relationship, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233. In Maryland, the House of Ruth's 24-7 line is 410-889-7884.
