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Howard County man charged with murdering his grandparents

(Howard County, MD) -- Howard County Police have identified the suspect arrested for a double murder in Columbia.

Thirty-three-year-old DiAngelo Smith is accused of killing his grandparents at their home on Red Haven Road overnight Monday.

Police say Smith was found in a parked car outside of the home when officers arrived, and he was taken into custody.

The victims are identified as 78-year-old Jack Stokes and his 65-year-old wife Barbara.

Police have not determined a motive for the shooting and Smith remains held without bail at the Howard County Detention Center.

24/7 News Source contributed to this report.