85-year-old woman 'targeted,' killed in Edgewater; cops name man they say has info about her death

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Authorities are searching for a man they say has information about the murder of an elderly woman whose body was found early Tuesday morning inside a home in Anne Arundel County.

Police say they responded to a home in the 1900 block of Woodsboro Place in Edgewater at around 5:30 a.m. for a report of a disturbance. Officers say they found an 85-year-old woman suffering from trauma. The woman was hospitalized and later died.

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Investigators say they believe the victim was 'targeted' and do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the community.

Detectives are searching for 55-year-old Aiman Ghazi Zaharna who they believe has 'first-hand information' regarding the woman's death.

Police say Zaharna is believed to be operating a gold Cadillac SRX with Maryland registration 73223CJ. Anyone coming in contact with Zaharna or the vehicle is asked to call police at 410-222-4731 or 410-222-4700. Tips can also be submitted online at metrocrimestoppers.org.