Man arrested in killing of grandmother found shot inside Prince George’s County home, police say

LANDOVER HILLS, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - Authorities have arrested a man who they say shot into a house in Prince George's County on New Year's Day killing a grandmother who was inside.

Police announced the arrest on Monday. The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. on January 1 in the 7400 block of Varnum Street in the Landover Hills area.

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According to authorities, an investigation reveals 23-year-old Sammie Warren of Bowie purchased a car from an adult son who lives inside the home on Dec. 24, 2019. Following the sale of the vehicle, police say Warren became upset with the "condition of the car and demanded a refund." 

After the son denied Warren's request, police say communications between the two became more threatening and included a threat against the son's family. 

On New Year's Day, police say Warren walked up to the front of the home on Varnum St. and fired multiple times, striking and killing 56-year-old Filomena Vasquez before fleeing the scene. 

Sammie Warren

After identifying Warren, police executed a search warrant on his home where several officers observed him through a window in possession of a gun. 

When the officers entered Warren's home, police say he repeatedly ignored commands and resisted arrest. Officers eventually tackled him and took him into custody. Police say Warren suffered a minor injury to the head during apprehension. He was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released. 

Warren has been charged with first-degree murder and related charges. He is currently being held without bond. 

Neighbors previously told FOX 5 that Vasquez raised five children in the home and that she had numerous grandchildren. She and her husband had lived in the house since at least 2003.