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Police: Prince George's Co. man wanted for shooting, killing woman then setting his home on fire

After an autopsy of the body, it was found that she had been shot before suffering from severe burns due to the fire, according to PGPD.
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Man charged in Prince George's County homicide.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — A man is wanted in Prince George's County for allegedly shooting and killing a woman, then setting his apartment on fire with her in it.

Prince George's County Police say the man is 42-year-old Jerome John Harris and he has been charged with first and second degree murder, arson, assault and related charges.

The victim is 23-year-old Zena Nichols, according to Prince George's County Police.

Nichols was found dead in a bedroom when firefighters responded on Friday, April 10, to the 7000 block of Highview Terrace. Police in a statement confirmed that Harris lived at the address of the fire.

After an autopsy of Nichols body, it was found that she had been shot before suffering from severe burns due to the fire, according to PGPD.

Anyone with information on this case or Harris whereabouts is asked to call 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477),

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