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Off-Duty Prince George's County Detective Found Dead In Her Home; Foul Play Not Suspected

WALDORF, Md. (WJZ) -- An off-duty Prince George's County Police Department detective was found dead in her Waldorf home Wednesday morning, police said.

Corporal Danita Ingram
Cpl. Danita Ingram. Credit: Prince George's County Police Department

In a news release, the department said first responders were called to Cpl. Danita Ingram's home for a reported medical emergency. Despite their efforts, Ingram died shortly thereafter.

The 51-year-old detective joined the department in 2008. She leaves behind three sons and a daughter.

"Our police family is deeply saddened at the loss of Corporal Ingram. She served this community and agency for more than a decade. She will be missed," Chief Hank Stawinski said in the release. "On behalf of the entire Prince George's County Police Department, I extend our deepest condolences to all who knew and loved her."

The cause of Ingram's death hasn't been released but police said there were no signs of foul play.

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