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Terria Petty

Case from District-heights, MD dated Dec 31, 2016

Victim Details

Terria Petty

Female

District-heights

MD

2016-12-31

34

Terria

Petty

07/23/2026

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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 ident ...
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  • Washington Post: Man arrested in woman’s killing on New Year’s Eve
  • Terria Petty, age 34 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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