Cop Wounded, Murder Suspect Killed In Gun Battle Identified: PD

BETHESDA, MD — Authorities have released the names of the murder suspect killed and the Montgomery County police officer involved in a gun battle in Prince George's County Tuesday afternoon.

The man who died was Shawn Lequin Braddy. He was wanted for a homicide in Jacksonville, Florida, according to police.

The officer who was shot has been identified as Det. Donnie Oaks, a 20-year veteran of the Montgomery County Police Department. Authorities said he is in stable condition at a local hospital after having surgery on Tuesday.

Police said they received information on Tuesday that Braddy was in Montgomery County. Officers from the Repeat Offender Unit, who are also members of the U.S. Marshals Service, launched an investigation into Braddy's possible whereabouts and found him in Prince George's County.

Officers tried to arrest Braddy around 3:30 p.m. in the 9500 block of Muirkirk Rd. in Laurel, and a struggle ensued. Police said he shot at Montgomery County cops, hitting Oaks. Officers returned fire and fatally shot Braddy.

The officer-involved shooting is being investigated by the Prince George's County Police Department.