(WOODBINE, MD) – Maryland State Police have arrested and charged a Carroll County man in connection with the shooting of his girlfriend this morning during an apparent domestic argument.
The suspect is identified as William R. Brueckmann, 26, of the 6800-block of John Pickett Rd., Woodbine, Md. After consultation with the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office, Maryland State Police investigators have charged Brueckmann with attempted first degree murder, attempted second degree murder, first degree assault, second degree assault, and felony gun charges. He is currently being held at the Carroll County Detention Center. Additional charges are possible.
The victim is identified as Brittany A. Warfield, 21, of the same address. Warfield is in critical condition at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center.
Shortly after 9:30 a.m. today, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from someone who reported hearing a gunshot at a nearby residence during what was described as a possible domestic argument.
When state troopers and deputies arrived at the address, Brueckmann was found in the backyard of the residence holding Warfield, who was lying on the ground. Police observed Warfield had sustained what appeared to be a gunshot wound. EMS personnel were called to the scene and Warfield was flown by Maryland State Police helicopter to Shock Trauma.
Troopers and deputies secured the scene and Brueckmann was taken to the Westminster Barrack for questioning. The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was summoned to the scene to assume the lead on the investigation.
The preliminary investigation indicates Brueckmann and Warfield lived together at the residence. An apparent argument ensued this morning between the two that resulted in the shooting. Further investigation led to the charges against Brueckmann.
State Police investigators remain on the scene tonight, processing it for evidence after obtaining a search warrant. A handgun has been recovered inside the home and will be forwarded to the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division laboratory for testing.
The investigation is continuing.
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