Alleged killer arrested David-Strickland-Jr.
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44-year-old Nigerian health worker stabbed to death in America

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Homicide detectives from the Prince George’s County Police Department in the State of Maryland have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal stabbing of a Nigerian born health worker.

Mr. Idowu Ipaye, 44, was murdered last Sunday, according to Police report obtained by Per Second News.

According to documents cited by this newspaper : On May 3rd, at approximately 9:10 am, patrol officers were called to a home in the 11000 block of Westport Drive in the Mitchellville area for the report of a stabbing. They located the victim inside of the residence suffering from multiple stab wounds. He died at a hospital a short time later.

The preliminary investigation revealed the stabbing occurred at a private medical group home. The suspect is a resident at the home. The victim is a caretaker. The motive remains under investigation.

Homicide Unit detectives charged a  36-year-old man David Strickland, 36, in connection with the fatal stabbing. The suspects resides in the same area.

Alleged killer David-Strickland-Jr.

Strickland is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

Mr. Ipaye is married with two children, 2 and 3 year old.

 

 

 

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