A Warner Bros. The family of a man shot and killed Wednesday by an off-duty Pentagon police officer says it is struggling with what it has lost. I didn't expect him not to come home last night or even the morning time. The investigation is on-going. The officer is accuesd of killing two people in Takoma Park. Dixon fired his gun at two men as their car was driving away, presenting no threat to the officer or justifiable reason for him to shoot at them, police said. Johnsons family is represented by attorney David Haynes of the Cochran Firm. Takoma Park Police say Dixon confronted a homeless woman with pepper spray and a shotgun in the Takoma Overlook Condominium complex after she allegedly tried to assault him. Dixon faces two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of use of a handgun in commission of a felony, and reckless endangerment in connection with the shooting deaths of Dominique Williams, 32, of Hyattsville, and James Lionel Johnson, 38, of District Heights. Police identified the victim as Maurice Chase Jr., 38, of Takoma Park. Thanks! At about 5 a.m. Wednesday, the Takoma Park police responded to a report of gunshots in the parking lot of the Takoma Overlook Condominiums, on New Hampshire Avenue. He and Dominique were needlessly taken from us, and shot and killed in cold blood, for no reason, Haynes said. The suspect shot at Takomah Trail Park has been identified as Ian D. Thomas (DOB 01/17/2005). Detectives from the Gaithersburg Police Department - Investigative Section have arrested a suspect involved in the shooting that occurred on January 31, 2023, in the area of N. Summit Avenue. Stay connected to your community through our free email newsletters! News4's Aimee Cho has the latest in the investigation. Example video title will go here for this video. Johnsons girlfriend and relatives said theyre heartbroken by the loss. (FOX 5 DC) - Two people were shot and killed in Takoma Park, MD on Wednesday after an off-duty Pentagon Police Officer thought he saw them breaking into a car, according to the Takoma Park Police Department. Explore more guides to help you find what you need. The victim of a weekend shooting in Takoma Park has been identified as a Silver Spring man, police say. Johnsons family said he had three children. "We have confirmed that the victims involved and the other individuals were actually breaking into vehicles," Takoma Park Police Chief Antonio DeVaul said. This is an unimaginably sad day for our community, said Ryan. Even during his junior year when his dad passed away in the middle of the season, he came to me and said, Coach, I want to play this week. His smile could light up the darkest rooms, said his sister, Lakeisha Johnson. Haynes said Johnson posed no threat to Dixon. The investigation into the incident is ongoing and further charges may be pending. 9:45 AM EST, Fri November 18, 2022. (Chandler) was one of the happiest young men I ever had the privilege of knowing, Sykes said. There is video evidence of the shooting, but it was not immediately clear who had recorded the video. "PFPA is fully aware of two off-duty incidents with local law enforcement involving Officer Dixon while he has been with PFPA," Pentagon police said in a statement Friday evening. Authorities said Friday they had no intention of charging the surviving man with any crime and that all three men in the car were victims. One of Perrys friends was at the vigil that drew hundreds to the campus on Monday. News4's Aimee Cho speaks with the victim's family after a Pentagon police officer was arrested and charged with murder. His high moral character and integrity spoke volumes about the young man he was becoming. After seeing the video, detectives charged Dixon with first- and second-degree assault and use of a firearm in a felony or violent crime, police said. Hollins is a junior and plays running back for the universitys football team. He went to the hospital with non life threatening injuries for treatment. appreciated. Dixon also is charged with attempted second-degree murder for firing into the vehicle that Michael Thomas, 36, was driving, police said. No one was hurt or charged in that incident. In between tears, Tran said she was grateful for Perry and his friendship. Johnson was a devoted father of three young kids, including a baby, they said. Anything you ever needed from him. On Saturday against Pittsburgh, he tallied two tackles in the 37-7 loss. (@wusa9) pic.twitter.com/qgUzhk88MC. They urged citizens to be good witnesses instead. I was quite shocked to see the immediate push to criminalize James in that report, he said. with a gunshot wound to the leg. The state's attorney's office said they are still gathering evidence. Johnsons cousin, Lakeisha, said he loved his community. The men who died have been identified as Dominique Williams, 32, of Hyattsville, and James Lionel Johnson, 38, of District Heights. Takoma Park Police say the case highlights the problems with citizens intervening in crimes and urged citizens to be good witnesses instead. University of Virginia President Jim Ryan identified the three athletes killed as Chandler from Virginia Beach, Virginia, Lavel Davis Jr. from Ridgeville, South Carolina, and DSean Perry of Miami. Next of kin has been notified. According to the Takoma Park Police Department, around 2:20 a.m. the man walked into the store, located on University Boulevard, nearby New Hampshire Avenue, suffering from a gunshot wound to. A victim's loved ones share their heartbreak after a Pentagon police officer shot and killed two people, police say. Takoma Park Police responded to reports of shots fired in the parking lot area of the Takoma Overlook Condominiums at 7333 New Hampshire Avenue around 5 a.m. Wednesday. With the assistance from the Montgomery County Police - Repeat Offender Unit, police arrested 23-year-old Delonte Jamar Hunter on Tuesday, February 28 in Rockville, where he was taken into custody . Takoma Park police say the investigation is ongoing. Download the WUSA9 app to get breaking news, weather and important stories at your fingertips. CNN was unable to immediately contact the families of Johnson or Williams. A friend of the family created a GoFundMe campaign to help the family cover funeral expenses. Perrys family appreciates the outpouring of love and support, according to the statement. Chandler, a junior, played as a wide receiver and kick returner for UVA and had transferred this offseason from the University of Wisconsin. He loved his friends, he said. He was a loving, giving, caring, God-fearing young man who was full of life and potential, and who made his family proud, the statement said. (7News) A Takoma Park couple is helping the victims of the Highland Park shooting that happened at an Independence Day parade on July 4. The Pentagon Force Protection Force Agency was notified. The victim responded by firing his legally-owned and properly-permitted concealed gun, striking one of the suspects. Dixon is being held without bond until a preliminary hearing Monday, Montgomery County States Attorney John McCarthy told reporters. CNNs Oren Lieberman and Peter Nickeas contributed to this report. Authorities say the incident took place at about 5 a.m. Wednesday in the parking lot of a condominium complex. So, all of those things, just took me mentally to a place where I was just frustrated.. Takoma Park Police say that they are investigating a shooting after a man walked into a 7-Eleven early Tuesday morning with a gunshot wound to his leg. A victim's loved ones share their heartbreak after a Pentagon police officer shot and killed two people, police say. Additionally, Takoma Park Police and MPD also conducted investigations, and he was cleared of any criminal actions.". He was an amazing studio artist. CNN A Pentagon police officer was charged with two counts of second-degree murder Friday in the shooting deaths of two men in Maryland this week, authorities said. Dixon reported that he confronted the subjects who were in a different vehicle, and the vehicle gassed it, and almost tried to run him over and he fired several shots. On Tuesday, Dec. 27 around 2:21 a.m., a man walked into the 7-Eleven in the 1300 block of University Boulevard dripping in blood from a gunshot wound to his leg, Takoma Park police say. There were signs of forced entry at the apartment buildings entrance door. Haynes added he was unaware of any previous contact between Dixon and Johnson prior to Wednesdays shooting. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. TAKOMA PARK, Md. Pentagon Force Protection Officer Dixon has been indicted on murder and assault charges. CNN is trying to reach representatives for Dixon. Takoma Park Police say the use of force, in that case, was investigated by the Pentagon Force Protection Agency. Takoma Park Police Department detectives obtained video that shows David Hall Dixon assaulting a woman with a gun at Takoma Overlook Condominiums on May 6, 2020, the department said in a statement Saturday. The investigation showed that Dixon fired his weapon multiple times after the vehicle passed him and no longer presented an immediate threat that would have justified the use of deadly force, the document stated. The officer believed a car was being broken into and shot two people when they allegedly tried to flee in a vehicle, police said. We are expanding our coverage, and we need your help. Understanding the seriousness of the situation and their responsibilities, we are conducting a stand-down with our officers to ensure they have a full understanding of their off duty responsibilities, and review our use of force policy and jurisdictional considerations., Pentagon spokesperson Sue Gough noted that PFPA officers are permitted to take their duty weapons home, and cited a PFPA regulation that says that they generally are only permitted to serve in a law enforcement capacity off-duty when violence is being committed or immediately threatened.. All Rights Reserved. TAKOMA PARK, Md. 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On February 20, 2023, at approximately 12:40 am, officers responded to the 6700 block of New Hampshire Avenue for a shooting. In a Wednesday press conference, he said Johnson and William were trying to get into a friends car when they were fired upon. Did you encounter any technical issues? 2. Off-duty Pentagon police officer shot and killed two people he believed were breaking into a car, police say. Two dead in Takoma Park after off-duty Pentagon police officer fires gun during alleged car break-in Minutes later, his mom, his sister and his sister's 5-year-old son riding along because. Hollins came off intubation and was moved out of the ICU, family friend Joe Gipson told CNN on Thursday. DSean was an amazing soul that made his family and community proud, head football coach Earl Sims said. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Whether youre a lifelong resident of D.C. or you just moved here, weve got you covered. His girlfriend, Janae, said: "He was one of a kind." 2023 Cable News Network. Takoma Park Police officers, along with Montgomery County Police officers, forced entry into the apartment after being concerned that potential victims might be inside. A Warner Bros. The officer was off duty when the incident occurred. The woman was accused of attacking people, but authorities say she was suffering a mental health crisis. Police in Takoma Park, Maryland, say they have identified the victim of a fatal shooting early Friday evening. When officers arrived at the scene, the remaining suspects and the robbery victim had fled the area, but the suspect had succumbed to his injuries in the park. The Takoma Park police still have not released many details, including whether there were any other people in the parking lot, or whether the two were driving away or walking to a car. Dixon is being held without bond in Montgomery County. with a gunshot wound to the leg. Discovery Company. When they got there, the. The department said it learned of the video on Friday, the day Dixon was arrested in connection with Wednesday's shooting at the same complex where he has lived. The Takoma Park Police Department and the Montgomery County States Attorneys Office are investigating the incident. Police say that 23-year-old Ahmadou Bamba Gueye of Takoma Park was the victim of a fatal shooting around 5:47 p.m. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. Chandlers family moved to Arlington, Tennessee, before his high school freshman year, where he played as a wide receiver and defensive back for Arlington High School, according to Sykes, who was head football coach at the school. 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Marcus Korgenay, Johnsons uncle, said the family was disappointed to see Johnson characterized as a criminal in an initial report about the case. All rights reserved. 2023 Cable News Network. He also faces attempted second-degree murder and use of a handgun in commission of a felony in the assault on Michael Thomas, who was the driver of the vehicle the officer shot into. All rights reserved, Teenagers Overdose in Arlington Parking Garage, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 7 Passengers Taken to Hospitals After Turbulence Diverts Lufthansa Flight to Dulles Airport, Conservative Justices Question Biden's Debt Relief Plan, But Appear Skeptical of States' Standing, Check Your Change! Dixon is on administrative leave pending the results of an internal administrative investigation, the agency said. 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