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Man Charged in Shooting Death of Estranged Wife at Maryland Grocery Store

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the tragic shooting death of his estranged wife on Saturday night. The incident took place in the parking lot of a Frederick County grocery store in Urbana, Maryland. Local deputies were called to the scene around 11 p.m. and discovered the lifeless body of the victim.

The victim has been identified as Tenisha Butler, a 33-year-old employee at the Giant Food store located in the shopping center on Sugarloaf Parkway. The alarming incident has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving friends, family, and coworkers devastated by the loss.

The suspect, Frederick Owusu Sakyi, aged 33, was apprehended without incident in Walkersville, Maryland. During a search of his vehicle, authorities discovered a handgun on the front seat and a rifle on the back seat, suggesting a potentially premeditated act.

Initial investigations have revealed that Sakyi was the estranged husband of the victim, Tenisha Butler. The couple was reportedly going through a divorce at the time of the incident. Disturbingly, there is a history of protective orders and stalking involving Sakyi, highlighting a pattern of abusive behavior towards his estranged wife.

The shooting has brought attention to the urgent need for stricter gun control measures and improved protections for victims of domestic violence. Organizations and advocates are calling for increased awareness and support to prevent such tragic events from occurring in the future.

The Baltimore Banner expresses its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Tenisha Butler during this difficult time. Domestic violence remains a pressing issue that requires community-wide efforts to address and prevent.

WJZ is a media partner of The Baltimore Banner.

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