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Maryland authorities said they charged a Pentagon official with second-degree murder when he shot two men outside a Takoma Park development.
The Washington Post reported Friday that the officer had been identified as David Hall Dixon. He lived in the condo.
Off-duty Pentagon police officer fatally shot two men as they walked away, indictment documents say
David Hall Dixon has been charged with murder in the shooting of two men outside a condominium building in Takoma Park –
Police said Dixon told authorities that he had targeted suspects in a carjacking. He said they did not follow his example and tried to escape. Shortly after, two people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds. They are both dead.
Investigation
“Our investigation found that Mr. Dixon’s factual summary was inconsistent with the evidence and facts of the case,” Takoma Park Police Chief Antonio DeVaul said Friday, “and that Mr. Dixon did not have any legal reason “. or legitimate to shoot ”.
The men who died were identified as Dominique Williams, 32, of Hyattsville and James Lionel Johnson, 38, of District Heights. Dixon is also charged with attempted second-degree murder for shooting at a vehicle owned by 36-year-old Michael Thomas, police said.
Arrested
Police said Dixon was arrested Friday morning. It is not known whether he hired an attorney.
Daniel P. Walsh, acting director of the Pentagon’s Force Protection Agency, said in a statement that Dixon is on administrative leave pending the results of an internal administrative investigation.
“We understand the seriousness of the situation and their responsibilities and will be meeting with our officers to ensure they fully understand their off-duty responsibilities and we review our use of violence policies and jurisdictional considerations,” Walsh said.
