The
Frederick County Sheriff’s Office has been notified that John R. Libeau, age
61, of Middletown, MD, died yesterday (10/16/2013) during the evening hours at
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.
On
10/16/2013, the Frederick County Fire Investigation Task Force initiated an
investigation into a shooting and house fire at a residence in the 8800 block
of Pete Wiles Road in Middletown. Arriving units found Mr. Libeau lying
on the ground outside his residence with a gunshot wound to the head and his
residence engulfed in flames. He was flown to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma
for treatment.
Through investigation it was learned that Mr. Libeau had recently been going
through a divorce, which was finalized on 10/15/2013. They also found
gasoline cans inside the residence and additional evidence to indicate that Mr.
Libeau set the fire.
The Fire Investigation Task Force has classified the case as a suicide and the
investigation is continuing. Anyone with information about this incident
is asked to call Cpl. Dave Dewees at 301-600-3677.
Sgt. Jennifer Bailey
Agency Spokesperson
Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Main: 301-600-1046
Office: 301-600-2534
Cell: 240-674-7681
Fax: 301-600-1011
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