On the final day of 2016, the life of 34-year-old Terria Petty was tragically cut short in Suitland, Maryland. In the early morning hours of December 31st, at approximately 5:25 a.m., authorities responded to a call and discovered Petty behind a building on Silver Park Drive, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of first responders, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the death of the Suitland woman quickly led police to a suspect.
Authorities identified 25-year-old Devonte Proctor of District Heights as the individual responsible for Petty's death. The preliminary investigation suggested that Petty and Proctor were acquaintances and had engaged in an argument that tragically escalated to a fatal shooting.
Within days of the incident, Devonte Proctor was apprehended and taken into custody. He was subsequently charged with first and second-degree murder, as well as a weapons charge. According to police reports from the time, Proctor admitted his involvement in the shooting. Following his arrest, he was held at the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status. The online sources available do not provide further information on the outcome of the legal proceedings, including details of a trial or conviction.
