Husband Killed Wife Then Fatally Shot In Baltimore Co. Police Exchange

PARKVILLE, MD — A Parkville man fatally shot his wife, who may have been seeking a divorce, and then died when he traded gunshots with Baltimore County Police. The fatal domestic disturbance occurred in the 2700 block of Maple Avenue on Friday, Nov. 24, according to a department news release.

Police said 48-year-old Maxine Redfern was gunned down by her husband, 52-year-old Arnel Redfern, who then shot at police officers and was fatally wounded.

About 11:30 p.m. Friday, Baltimore County Police officers were called to the Redfern home for a domestic disturbance. As the first responding officer approached the residence, Maxine Redfern could be heard screaming inside the home before she was fatally shot.

Investigators said Arnel Redfern fired at police officers. After an exchange of gunfire, Arnel Redfern was found injured outside the home. A handgun was recovered near his body, a police news release said.

The couple married at the time of their deaths, but police are investigating whether both partners were in the process of getting a divorcebased on electronic court documents, WMAR reported.

Three officers with the Baltimore County Police Department discharged their weapons during the encounter.

As homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department investigate the circumstances surrounding the homicide, investigators with the Maryland Attorney General’s Office Independent Investigation’s Division will oversee the officer-involved shooting investigation.