Firefighter reportedly assaulted girlfriend before shot, killed by man walking dog in Charles County

BALTIMORE – A Washington D.C. firefighter reportedly assaulted his girlfriend earlier than he was shot and killed by a person who was strolling his canine in Charles County, in line with deputies.

Carl Braxton, 30, an eight-year firefighter with the DC Hearth Division, was shot round 3 a.m. in Bryan’s Highway, Maryland. He was taken to the hospital the place he died.

Deputies mentioned Braxton was reported to have assaulted his girlfriend inside their townhouse. The Charles County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned the lady was in a position to get out of the house and got here throughout a person who was strolling his canine.

Witnesses instructed police, Braxton threatened to hurt the person and continued to stroll aggressively towards him, at which period the person, who has a allow to hold a firearm, produced a gun and shot Braxton, in line with police. 

Deputies mentioned the person remained on the scene till officers arrived, was taken to the police station and launched pending additional investigation.    

Braxton was a member of engine firm 22 in Shepherd Park. He joined the division as a part of Cadet Class 17 and graduated in April 2015.  

“Members of the division impacted by the loss are being supplied help from the DC Hearth Division’s Peer Help Workforce,” the division mentioned.