A man accused of shooting his partner after a domestic argument in Montgomery County, Maryland, has been charged with first-degree murder.
Alejandro Jose Perez de Leon, 48, of Kensington, is accused of shooting and killing 33-year-old Silvia Elenia Fernandez at their home at 10724 Shaftsbury St. on Tuesday night.
Montgomery County police said officers responded to a call reporting a shooting at about 9:59 p.m. and discovered a deceased adult woman at the home.
Officers identified Perez de Leon, who had stayed at the scene, as the suspect and arrested him.
Police also recovered a handgun at the home.
A preliminary investigation suggests that Fernandez and Perez de Leon were involved in a domestic dispute when he shot her.
Court documents show that a neighbor called police after hearing arguing, a woman's scream and several gunshots.
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Then, the neighbor told the police that his father received a call from Perez de Leon, who said he had shot Fernandez, the documents show.
Police ask for anyone with additional information to call 240-773-5070.
