A woman shot by her husband in September died from her injuries on Thursday.
During the incident, the shooter then shot and killed himself. Police closed the case.
Prince William police report: On October 28, detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit were notified that the woman who was shot at a residence located in the 14700 block of Darbydale Ave. in Woodbridge (22193) on September 10, died as a result of her injuries sustained during the incident. The investigation revealed the woman and her husband, identified as Darin Carlyle MOORE, were involved in a domestic altercation that escalated. During the encounter, Darin MOORE shot his wife before shooting himself. This incident will be classified as a homicide and cleared exceptional with the death of the offender.
Identified:
The deceased was identified as Mercedes Alcira MOORE, 52, Woodbridge
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