The Maryland man accused of shooting and killing two people at a White Plains liquor store and bar has been arrested, according to reports.
On September 29 at 12:02 a.m., patrol officers responded to a business in the 4700 block of Crain Highway in White Plains, MD after receiving several calls reporting a shooting.
When officers arrived, they located an adult male and adult female with gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a hospital where they were pronounced deceased.
The victims have been identified as 27-year-old Mariah Logan and 36-year-old Paul Ernest Fleming.
A preliminary investigation revealed that during the evening, for unknown reasons, an altercation took place between two groups at the business, including a male later identified by detectives as 45-year-old James Fred Coffen.
Both Fleming and Coffen left the business, at which point gunshots were fired and Fleming was struck. During the shooting, a bullet entered the business and struck Logan who was inside.
Friday morning, detectives located Coffen at a residence and placed him under arrest.
Coffen is charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and other related charges. He is currently being held at the Charles County Detention Center awaiting a court appearance.
Detectives are continuing to investigate, and ask anyone with information to call Detective Worley at 301-609-6518. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com. Additional details will be released when they become available.
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