MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — A fatal-officer involved shooting that happened in the Fairland area of Montgomery County is under investigation by the Maryland Office of the Attorney General.
On May, 29, around 11:40 p.m., the Montgomery County Police Department responded to the 3300 block of Hampton Point Drive in Fairland for dispute.
The 911 caller, a resident of the home, told police their brother, Bishop Jones-Daniel, was assaulting their mother and was armed with a gun.
Officers set up a perimeter around the home. While outside they reported hearing gunshots from inside the home.
A hostage barricade was declared and SWAT was requested. Negotiations with Daniel continued into the overnight hours police say.
Around 2:05 a.m. the next day, SWAT entered the house and gave commands.
Police say officer Edward Cochran fired multiple times, striking Daniel. He was taken to the hospital where he later died.
A handgun was recovered near the man at the scene.
No officers were injured.
