The Prince George’s County Police Department has provided an update in the murder-suicide that took place on December 10. The Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a domestic related murder-suicide on Sunday. According to a news release from PGPD, the victim has been identified as two-year-old Sterling Glover Petty of Frederick, Maryland.

The deceased suspect has been identified as 38-year-old Kenneth Petty of Suitland, according to PGPD. Police say the suspect is the victim’s father. Officers responded to the 1200 block of Mercantile Lane for a welfare check around 1 PM on December 10, 2023. Upon arrival, officers located the victim and suspect inside a vehicle.

Both were suffering from a gunshot wound. Detectives believe Petty fatally shot his son before killing himself. Authorities say the motive for the murder is still under investigation.