Man Indicted By Prince George's County Grand Jury In Murder Of Fiancé: Official

UPPER MARLBORO, MD — A 38-year-old Prince George's County man has been indicted in the murder of his fiance, 39-year-old Dina Taylor. A Prince George’s County grand jury returned a 19-count indictment containing two enhancements against Dionte Sims for Taylor's murder during a Sept. 16 early morning shooting.

Officers responded to an Upper Marlboro residence for a call about a shooting. Taylor was found unresponsive in the roadway of the 1900 block of Robert Bowie Drive and later pronounced dead. Police identified Sims as the suspect and he was charged with common law murder, attempted first-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence, along with other illegal gun-related charges and two enhancements for committing a crime of violence in the presence of a minor.

“My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of Ms. Taylor. What happened to this beautiful young woman was very sad and tragic. My job is to seek justice for her and her loved ones and that is exactly what my office will do on their behalf,” State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy said.