Suspect of Domestic Related Shooting Dies in Rockville from Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Dario Villard, 53 years old, of Laurel, Maryland, is dead after a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a domestic shooting that took place in Laurel.
On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at approximately 10:11 P.M., officers responded to the 14200 block of Westmeath Drive, Laurel, Maryland, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival officers located a female victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers immediately rendered lifesaving aid until she was transported to a local hospital where she is in critical but stable condition. Investigators began searching for the suspect who fled the home in his vehicle prior to officers’ arrival.
At approximately 7:55 A.M. on Thursday, August 29, 2024, the vehicle connected to this domestic incident was located in Montgomery County, Maryland with the suspect inside suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The suspect was also involved in a fatal shooting in Montgomery County that took place shortly before he took his own life.
This is an ongoing investigation, and we encourage anyone with any information, or who may have witnessed this event, to please contact The Laurel Police Department at 301-498-0092, or anonymous tips can also be sent to LPDtips@laurel.md.us.
If you or anyone you know is suffering from domestic abuse we encourage you to seek help. The 24 hour 7 days a week National Domestic Abuse hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
Media Inquiries: Please contact Laura Guenin, Public Relations, Laurel Police Department at 240-278-0758 or email lguenin@laurel.md.us. Any questions regarding the incident that took place in Rockville should be directed the Shiera Goff in the Public Information Office for the Montgomery County Police Department.
