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Man charged with murder after towing dispute in College Park
A Northwest D.C. man is facing a murder charge in connection with the death of a tow-truck company employee in College Park on Sunday.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - A Northwest D.C. man is facing a murder charge in connection with the death of a tow-truck company employee in College Park on Sunday.
According to police, they were responding to an incident at a towing company on College Avenue when they encountered 24-year-old Damian Howard choking 41-year-old Tarreak Butler, who was unconscious.
They say the officers tried to revive Butler using CPR, but he was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators believe Howard attacked Butler over a towing fee.
Howard was charged with second-degree murder and assault, along with related charges.
He is in custody without bond.
If you can help police in their investigation, call (301) 772-4925.