WALDORF, Md. (AP) — A Washington, D.C., man is facing murder charges in the shooting deaths of two Maryland women, authorities said.
Charles County officials said 49-year-old Deon Watkins was arrested Saturday and is awaiting extradition to Maryland.
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Authorities have not released details about a possible motive for the killings but said Watkins knew both victims.
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