Police: Murder-suicide of couple by Prince George’s Co. under investigation

Police in Prince George’s County, Maryland, are investigating a domestic-related murder-suicide at the home of an elderly couple in Beltsville.

Ji Tu, 78, and his wife Li Tu, 72, were found suffering from gunshot wounds in their home in the 3600 block of Stonehall Drive when officers arrived for a welfare check about 6:25 p.m. Thursday, Prince George’s County police said .

Police said Ji Tu was the murder suspect and shot his spouse before killing himself.

Both were pronounced dead at the scene and the motive for the shooting is under investigation, police said.

Anyone with information relevant to this investigation can call homicide detectives at 301-516-2512 and contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com or through the P3 Tips mobile app (search the Apple Store or search “P3 Tips” on Google Play to download the app to your mobile device) or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Tipsters may remain anonymous and should refer to case number 24-0026669.

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