A 16-year-old boy accused of killing his mom’s boyfriend on Father’s Day has been arrested, police say.
James Austin was found shot to death in Damascus, Maryland.
The Isaiah Brown-Hawkins allegedly stole his car, then pulled a gun and told his mom, “I’m going to shoot your man,” according to court documents. A short time later, he shot Austin several times and fled, a witness told police.
Police attempted to stop him when he was seen in a stolen car with an alleged prostitute at a shopping center in Forest Heights Thursday morning, police said. He allegedly rammed police cars, then ran into the woods.
Officers took him into custody after a brief chase, police said. Officers found a ghost handgun in the woods that matches the Damascus shooting.
Brown-Hawkins is charged as an adult with first-degree murder, armed carjacking and use of a handgun in the commission of a felony.
A judge ordered Brown-Hawkins held without bond Friday, calling him a flight risk and danger to the community. His next court appearance is scheduled for two weeks.
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Brown-Hawkins allegedly had help from his friend, 19-year-old Khamani Imes, who previously was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, prosecutors said. He's accused of providing one of the murder weapons and encouraging Brown-Hawkins to finish off Austin.
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