Topic overview
In brief
- Charles Smellie, 41, was the key suspect in a murder case involving Malcom King.
- The police chase began on I-95 in Baltimore County and ended near Aberdeen Proving Ground.
- Authorities are seeking information about the shooting incident that led to the chase.
Summary
In Maryland, a man suspected of murder was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a police chase on Friday morning. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Charles Smellie, was involved in a deadly shooting that occurred the previous afternoon, where he fatally shot 41-year-old Malcom King during an ongoing business dispute. The incident prompted a multi-county pursuit that began when U.S. marshals spotted Smellie driving a white BMW with Florida plates on I-95 in Baltimore County. When marshals attempted to stop him, he fled, leading to a chase that ended near Aberdeen Proving Ground. The pursuit caused significant disruptions, shutting down several roads in the Edgewood area for hours. Upon the arrival of Maryland State Police, they discovered Smellie had already died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, and they confirmed that no officers had fired their weapons during the incident. Authorities are now seeking information regarding the shooting of Malcom King, urging anyone with details to come forward.