Tragic Shooting at Maryland Giant Store as Man Arrested for Alleged Murder of Estranged Wife
A horrifying incident unfolded at a Giant supermarket store in Urbana, Maryland, on Saturday, as Frederick Owusu Sakyi, a 33-year-old resident of Walkersville, was taken into custody by deputies from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Sakyi stands accused of fatally shooting his estranged wife earlier that evening in the parking lot of the Giant store.
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office received a distress call at approximately 11:11 p.m., prompting deputies to respond to the Urbana Giant located at 3530 Sugarloaf Parkway. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered the lifeless body of Sakyi’s estranged wife, who was confirmed as the victim of the shooting.
Authorities revealed that the couple was in the process of a divorce, shedding light on the possible motive behind the tragic incident. “The initial investigation found that Sakyi was the estranged husband of the victim and that they are currently going through a divorce,” stated the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. The statement further noted a history of protective orders and stalking attributed to Sakyi.
Following the arrest, Frederick Owusu Sakyi was booked into the Frederick County Adult Detention Center. In a statement provided to FOX 5 DC, the Giant supermarket expressed its deep condolences, labeling the incident as “tragic.” The statement affirmed the store’s full cooperation with law enforcement during the ongoing investigation, emphasizing the continued commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of customers and associates.
As the community grapples with the shock of this violent event, local authorities are diligently working to uncover the details surrounding the tragedy that unfolded at the Giant supermarket in Urbana.
UPDATE: After tracking the suspect from the homicide at the Giant in Urbana, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) deputies successfully located Frederick Owusu Sakyi, age 33, of Walkersville, Maryland, and arrested him without incident. Deputies completed a quick check of his… pic.twitter.com/8ZSbkR9D1m
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