Police allege that on July 21, Shanteari Weems shot James Weems, Jr., 57, inside their room at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
The retired policeman was rushed to the hospital, where he continues to receive treatment. Officials have not provided information on James' condition.
A statement from the D.C. Metropolitan Policeindicates that the shooting happened shortly before 8 p.m.
Shanteari Weems, James Weems Jr.
James, who retired from the force in 2005, worked at the daycare as a bus operator for the last two years.
Things quickly escalated, WMAR reports, citing the documents, and Shanteari claims that James got up and approached her in a menacing manner.
That’s when she allegedly grabbed a gun from her purse and shot James.
WMAR reports two guns were recovered from the hotel room, along with a notebook allegedly detailing Shanteari’s plans to shoot James. She reportedly told police she only wanted to hurt James, not kill him.
Shanteari has been charged with a single count of assault with the intent to kill, to which she’s yet to enter a plea. She is due in court Friday.
According to the Baltimore County Police, a warrant was issued Wednesday for James' arrest “after allegations surfaced that James sexually abused at least three children while working at a daycare facility located in Owings Mills.”
A statement alleges Baltimore County detectives first started investigating James “earlier this month after they were notified of the abuse.”
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James faces multiple charges, the statement confirms. When he is discharged from the hospital, he will be extradited to Baltimore County for his arraignment. It is unclear if James has retained an attorney who can speak on his behalf.
“Baltimore County detectives continue to work closely with detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department as well as members of the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Maryland State Department of Education and the Maryland Department of Human Services, Child Protective Services,” the statement says, adding that information can be called in to police at 410-307-2020.
It was unclear Thursday if Shanteari, who is being held without bond, has an attorney.
source: people.com
