Corrections Officer Bradford D. McNew

Corrections Officer Bradford D. McNew

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Saturday, October 12, 2024

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Bradford D. McNew

Corrections Officer Brad McNew was shot and killed at the Love's Travel Stop at 12921 Duval Road in Jacksonville after intervening in a domestic altercation.

At 1:20 a.m., Officer McNew stopped at the convenience store and witnessed a man assaulting a female. When he tried to help the woman, the man aimed a gun at him before returning to his car. The subject leaned out of his car window and shot Officer McNew before driving away.

Officer McNew was transported to a local hospital where he died from his wounds.

The suspect was arrested in North Carolina the following day. He is charged with murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and aggravated assault with a firearm.

Officer McNew had served with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for 24 years. He is survived by his wife and son.

Bio

  • Age 53
  • Tour 24 years
  • Badge 7697

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender In custody

domestic, off duty

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