WASHINGTON — Authorities have identified Marco Alexander Moore, 45, as the suspect in the fatal shooting of his romantic partner, 33-year-old Maurisha Singletary. Moore was killed by law enforcement days later during an attempted arrest at a Northwest D.C. apartment.
Court documents reveal that Moore was charged with first-degree murder while armed, related to the shooting that took place on Oct. 5. Singletary was discovered dead inside her apartment on Minnesota Avenue after Metropolitan Police responded to a welfare check request.
Two weeks prior to Singletary’s death, police had been called to the same apartment over a domestic disturbance involving Moore. A 911 caller reported overhearing Moore make threats against Singletary, during which he allegedly said he would harm her if she failed to pay him.
Upon responding, officers spoke with Singletary, who downplayed the incident as merely verbal and requested that they allow Moore to leave. However, a witness corroborated the threats, prompting police to pursue Moore, who had fled the scene.
After clearing the apartment, law enforcement received another call indicating that Moore had returned and was located in the leasing office. He was arrested without incident, and authorities discovered a small baggie containing a white powder during the search, which tested positive for cocaine.
Records also indicated a restraining order against Moore, preventing him from possessing any firearms. He faced charges of felony threats related to domestic violence and possession of a controlled substance. Despite these charges, Moore was released from custody shortly after his arrest.
On Oct. 9, in the wake of Singletary’s murder, the U.S. Marshals Service’s Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force attempted to apprehend Moore at an apartment on Girard Street. Law enforcement reported that on entering the apartment, Moore purportedly drew a weapon, leading officers to respond with gunfire. He died at the scene.
The events surrounding this tragic case have left the community in shock, with many reflecting on the risks associated with domestic violence. Support networks are urging those affected to seek help and reinforce the need for stricter enforcement of protection orders.