Police have arrested a 25-year-old Maryland man who they say admitted to murdering his daughter and the girl’s mother in Fort Washington.
The shooting of 26-year-old NeShante Alesha Davis and her 2-year-old Chloe on Feb. 2 garnered nationwide attention, with many condemning whoever killed them and noting the shock of learning a toddler was killed.
The Prince George’s Police Department said they arrested Daron Maurice Boswell-Johnson, and that he admitted his involvement in the murders.
“The preliminary investigation reveals Johnson had gone to confront Davis about child support issues,” the department said.
In December 2015, a judge ordered Boswell-Johnson to pay $600 a month in child support, according to court documents obtained by WUSA.
Boswell-Johnson waited for Davis to leave her condo before approaching her with a gun and demanding she drop the petition for child support payments, according to the charging documents.
Boswell-Johnson faces two counts of first and second degree murder, and is expected to be held on a no bond status.
Davis’ pastor, Bishop Robert Pitts, said he wants to see justice served. “It’s not over yet. God has his eye on him. I believe justice will be served,” he said.
