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.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.