Crime
Off-duty Jacksonville Corrections Officer Brad McNew killed after shooting at Love’s Travel Stop on Duval Road
Nationwide BOLO has been sent regarding the suspect, who has a North Carolina plate for a black Mustang.
UPDATE: Demaurea Leon Grant, 29, is behind bars in Gaston County, North Carolina, for the senseless murder of JSO Corrections Officer Bradley McNew.
He is being held without bond as he awaits extradition to Florida.
Our detectives are in NC gathering evidence and conducting interviews.
The woman involved in the incident is being held on other unrelated charges as the investigation continues.
Please continue to keep McNew’s family, friends, and colleagues in your prayers during this difficult time.
ORIGINAL RTEPORT:
On October 12, 2024, Sheriff T.K. Waters, alongside Undersheriff Shawn Coarsey, joined Chief of Investigation Alan Parker to provide details leading up to the murder of one of our Corrections Officers.
At approximately 1:20 a.m., in the 12900 block of Duval Road, a black Mustang occupied by a black male (suspect) and a female, were involved in a violent dispute.
During the argument, the suspect was observed exiting the vehicle from the passenger seat and walking around to the driver’s side.
The suspect then placed a black handgun on the hood of the vehicle and removed the female from the driver’s seat.
The male proceeded to batter the female, violently throwing her against the vehicle and the ground.
During the commotion, off-duty Corrections Officer Bradley McNew #7697, who just finished his shift, heard the disturbance and went to check on the female victim.
The suspect approached Officer McNew, stating it was a family matter, then re-engaged with the female before pointing the gun in Officer McNew’s direction.
The suspect and female eventually returned to the vehicle.
As they left the scene, the suspect was observed hanging out of the window, firing the firearm, and ultimately striking Officer McNew.
He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
This is an ongoing investigation, and we ask the public to remain vigilant and consider the suspect armed and dangerous.
The vehicle was reported heading northbound on Main Street towards Nassau County.
It is a 2000s black Mustang with North Carolina license plate RHL-4285. Please do not approach the suspect or vehicle; call 911 immediately if observed.
Crime
33-year-old Shawn Egner killed in Hamilton shooting
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
HAMILTON, OH — The Hamilton Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving 33-year-old Shawn Egner dead.
Police responded to reports of shots fired around 5:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of Clovernook Drive, located off Southern Hills Lane near Hamilton Cleves Pike Road (Ohio 128).
Upon arrival, officers discovered Egner suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to initial emergency communications, Egner was allegedly shot during an altercation involving two adults.
The other individual involved remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with detectives.
Police initially reported that the suspect may have fled in a purple Honda Civic, but further investigation has clarified that no additional suspects are being sought at this time.
Hamilton Police Spokesman Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler stated that while detectives are interviewing the person involved in the altercation, no charges have been filed.
The decision regarding potential charges will be made in consultation with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office as the investigation progresses.
Officers blocked off Southern Hills Lane at Hamilton Cleves Pike Road for several hours to process the scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses.
The motive behind the altercation that led to Egner’s death remains under investigation, and police have not released further details about what may have caused the confrontation.
“This investigation is still in its early stages,” said Sgt. Ungerbuehler. “We are working diligently to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.”
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Detective Ruhl at 513-868-5811, ext. 1271. Tips can remain anonymous.
The Hamilton Police Department will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.