Police in Maryland are looking for a 28-year-old woman suspected of killing her elderly grandmother and critically wounding another family member on Sunday.
Prince George’s County Police have issued warrants charging Breante Thomas with first- and second-degree murder in the stabbing death of 81-year-old Helen Thomas, along with first- and second-degree attempted murder and other related charges, WJLA reported.
Police were called to the home in Fort Washington just before 2 p.m. for a welfare check and found the victim with multiple stab wounds. She died at the scene. Authorities said a male family member was also found with stab wounds, and he was taken to a local hospital, where he remained in critical but stable condition on Monday.
Thomas fled the home in a white 2012 Volkswagen Passat with Maryland tags 3FF3906.
Anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 and not approach her. Callers can also contact a homicide unit detective at 301-516-2512.
Tipsters can reach Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 25-005122.
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[Featured image: Breante Thomas/Prince George’s County Police Department]
