Per MCPD: “The suspect wanted in connection with a November 4, 2023 homicide is in custody.
33-year-old Markus Tyrell Dowdy was arrested in Takoma Park on Saturday, December 2, by The United States Marshals, Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, for allegedly shooting and killing 34-year-old Marvin Jefferson of Silver Spring.
Dowdy is accused of shooting Jefferson following an altercation at the America’s Best Wings restaurant in the White Oak Shopping Center. A second victim, an adult male was shot and transported to an area hospital in serious condition and has since been released from the hospital. Through the course of the investigation, Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes detectives identified Dowdy as the suspect in the double shooting.
On Sunday, November 5, detectives applied for and received an arrest warrant charging Dowdy with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime, second-degree assault and other related charges. Dowdy who has no known address, is being held in the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where he awaits a bond hearing.”
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FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival
Get ready to experience the vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and infectious rhythms of the Caribbean at the FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival! Hosted by RHU LLC, this exciting festival is set to take place on May 18, 2024, at the picturesque 16700 Barnesville Rd in Boyds, MD.
Step into a world where the Caribbean spirit comes alive! From 12:00 PM onwards, immerse yourself in a sensory journey that celebrates the unique culture, cuisine, and music of the Caribbean. Whether you’re an African American, a Reggae or Soca music enthusiast, a wine lover, or part of the vibrant Caribbean diaspora, this festival promises to delight and captivate you in every way.
