Deputies Arrest Attempted First Degree Murder Suspect

Upper Marlboro, MD… The Office of the Sheriff’s Warrant/Fugitive Division reported the arrest of Jeffery Brooks Jr. on February 16, 2022, on a warrant for Attempted First Degree Murder obtained by county police on October 31, 2021. 

According to the warrant, on October 31, 2021, police responded to the 6000 Block of Thunder Hill Ct. in Fort Washington, MD., for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, police discovered a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Detectives learned that Brooks Jr. and the victim had been involved in an argument while in a parking lot. Detectives further learned that during the argument Brooks Jr. allegedly pointed a firearm and shot the victim. Brooks Jr. fled the scene in an unknown direction on foot before police arrived. The victim was taken to a local hospital where they were treated for injuries. Through their investigation, Detectives were able to identify Brooks Jr. as the suspect. 

On February 16, 2022, deputies determined that Brooks Jr. was located at an address in the 2200 Block of Alice Avenue, in Oxon Hill, MD. Deputies knocked on the door, and Brooks Jr. answered, where he was identified, served the warrant, placed into custody, and safely transported to detectives with the Prince George’s County Police Department without incident. Brooks Jr. is also charged with Attempted Second-Degree Murder, First-Degree Assault, Using a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime, Second Degree Assault, and Reckless Endangerment. 

For more information contact the Communications and Public Affairs Division at 301-780-8637. 

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