Killed Maryland Officer Died From Friendly Fire In Ambush
LANDOVER, Md. (AP/KDKA) - Police in Maryland say a police office officer who died Sunday was killed as the result of friendly fire.
Authorities say that 29-year-old Officer Jacai Colson died as gunman's brothers recorded firefight 'as if it was a game.' CBS Baltimore has the latest.
Image of Ford brother recording incident from nearby car @cbsbaltimore pic.twitter.com/HxRowwTKe4
— Mike Hellgren (@HellgrenWJZ) March 14, 2016
The Prince George's County Police Department said previously that Colson died in an "unprovoked attack." The department says Colson was a four-year veteran. Three brothers are charged with the killing.
Officials say the shooting occurred at a community center next to the Landover police station in Prince George's County, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Police had initially posted a message on Twitter asking residents to avoid the area and to stay inside because of a possible "active shooter" situation.
Officer critically wounded. Palmer Park/Landover residents near Barlowe Rd/Rt 202: Shelter in place. Shooter(s) at large.
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) March 13, 2016
Police later said they don't believe there are any other suspects.
We have a 2nd suspect in custody. Prelim: we do not believe there are outstanding suspects but investigation is in early stages.
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) March 13, 2016
Other details weren't immediately released, and the suspects weren't immediately identified.
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