Maxine McDougle Redfern, 48, was killed during a domestic incident at her Parkville, Maryland home on the night of November 24, 2023. Family court filings show Maxine had sought a divorce and a restraining order, alleging mental abuse and expressing concern about her husband Arnel Redfern’s behavior; orders were issued requiring him to surrender firearms and vacate their Maple Avenue residence.

Baltimore County police responded to a disturbance call that evening and heard a woman’s screams. Officers say shots were fired from inside as they tried to enter; when Arnel Redfern emerged he began firing at officers and was fatally shot by police. Officers found Maxine deceased inside the home and a firearm near Arnel’s body. Investigators believe Arnel shot Maxine before he was shot by police.

What details about the timeline or the couple’s court actions might help explain how events reached this tragic outcome? If anyone knew Maxine or has information about the night of November 24, please come forward.