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.
Pflugerville, Texas – Two men were fatally shot, and a woman remains in critical condition following a violent incident at a Pflugerville home early Monday morning, according to local authorities.
Just after midnight, officers from the Pflugerville Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at a residence on Orchard Park Circle.
Upon arrival, they discovered two deceased male victims and a critically injured female victim, who was immediately transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the suspect is also deceased, though details regarding their identity and role in the shooting have not yet been disclosed.
Police have described the incident as isolated, emphasizing that there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
However, investigators are still working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
As of now, officials have not released the identities of the individuals involved, nor have they provided further information regarding a possible motive.
The investigation remains active, and additional details are expected as law enforcement continues its inquiry into the tragic event.