Joseph Chandler Ordered Held in Murder of Shirley Renee Tucker

Joseph Chandler, suspected of fatally shooting his girlfriend, Shirley Renee Tucker, appeared in court Thursday and was ordered held without bond. Chandler had been receiving treatment at MedStar Washington Hospital Center after complaining of chest pains. Chandler’s hospitalization prevented him from appearing in court earlier in the week. He was arrested a few hours after … Read more →

Joseph Chandler Admitted to Killing Shirley Tucker, Police Allege

Charging documents against Joseph Chandler say that Chandler spontaneously admitted to shooting and killing 63-year-old Shirley Tucker last week. Chandler, 73, is currently hospitalized at MedStar Washington Hospital Center after having complained of chest pains. Chandler was arrested a few hours after the shooting Dec. 6, but he has yet to be presented before the … Read more →

Shooting Victim IDed as Shirley Renee Tucker; Boyfriend Arrested

Police have identified the victim in last night’s fatal shooting in Northeast as Shirley Renee Tucker, 63. Her boyfriend, Joseph Chandler, is in custody, the Washington Post reports. Chandler, 73, was arrested inside an apartment in the 1800 block of Maryland Ave Northeast, where the shooting to place, according to the Post. [Officer Araz Alali, … Read more →

Northeast DC Shooting Kills 63-Year-Old Woman

The Washington Post reports that a 63-year-old woman was found shot in an apartment in the 1800 block of 18th Street Northeast street around 8:15 p.m. last night. The woman was transported to a hospital where she later died from her injuries. Metropolitan police have arrested one suspect in connection with the case. Officials have … Read more →

Joseph Chandler

Suspected in the Dec. 6, 2012, death of Shirley Renee Tucker.