Bridget Reed Morawski
PALMER PARK, MD. (WMAL) — A Prince Georges’ County officer has been killed following an unprovoked attack at the Prince Georges’ County police headquarters.
Officials are identifying the fallen policeman as 28 year old Officer Jacai Colson. Officer Colson was a four year veteran of the force. He would have turned 29 later this week.
Prince Georges’ County police have two suspects in custody following the shooting and subsequent death of officer Colson.
One suspect turned himself in at the Popeye’s in Palmer Park, while another suspect has also been apprehended. One suspect was injured but is expected to survive.
Police asked for the community’s thoughts and prayers as they continued their investigation.
An unidentified officer drove Officer Colson to the hospital immediately following the shooting.
Roads are closed between the Beltway and 202 at both 495 and MLK. Citizens of Palmer Park and Landover were asked to shelter in place until approximately 7:40pm this evening.
Copyright 2016 by WMAL.com. All Rights Reserved. (Photo: Steve Burns/WMAL)
