The man who was fatally shot by police at a McDonald’s drive-through in Montgomery County, Maryland, has been identified. And police said that a thorough investigation into what happened is underway.
Officers responded to a complaint that he refused to pay for food he ordered or exit the drive-through.
Montgomery County police Chief Marcus Jones said during a news conference that officers saw a handgun in the front seat. They ordered Leroux to exit at gunpoint and requested backup.
Jones said the officers tried to de-escalate the situation for 30 minutes and called for a negotiator. They formulated a plan and called Leroux on his phone, making several attempts to talk to him.
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Three newly appointed assistant police chiefs in Montgomery County, Maryland, said there will be changes to how policing is carried out, including a shift from what one called a “warrior mentality” to a “guardian mentality.”
When the Montgomery County Council voted on the appointments of the assistant chiefs, Montgomery County police Chief Marcus Jones told the council members the three “will be a tremendous asset to our police department.”
Two of those appointed are veterans of the department. Assistant Chief Darren Francke served as a captain in the 3rd District, and Assistant Chief Marc Yamada served as a captain in the 4th District.