Howard County police arrested 47-year-old Kenneth Diggs Friday for his role in a homicide and attempted murder at a Laurel hotel in July.
On July 2, police responded to a shooting at the Turf Motel in Laurel. Officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Amanda Duer, 29, was transported to Laurel Regional Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Derick Henderson, 33, was transported to Shock Trauma with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was later released.
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Police believe Diggs and the victims knew each other and were involved in a dispute. According to witnesses, Diggs entered the victims' motel room and fired shots at both Duer and Henderson.
Diggs has been charged with murder, attempted murder, assault among other charges. He's currently in Metropolitan Police custody awaiting extradition to Howard County, where an arrest warrant will be served.
Police have not determined whether anyone will be eligible for reward money.
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