Names of Deputies Released in Fatal Shooting of Suspect

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Authorities have released the name of two Prince George’s County Sheriff’s deputies who shot and killed a knife-wielding man Sunday after he rammed his vehicle into their patrol cars in Landover.

The sheriff’s office told WTOP that Cpl. Jamal Dedier and Deputy Anthony Bynum are on administrative leaving following the shooting. Dedier has worked for the department for six years and Bynum has worked with the agency for five years.

The deceased suspect is Lionel Lorenzo Young, 34, of the 1800 block of Belle Haven Drive in Landover, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department, which is investigating the fatality.

Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 6200 block of Central Avenue in Landover about 9 p.m. Sunday for a domestic dispute, with Young reportedly armed with a knife. Deputies tried to stop Young, but he fled at a high rate of speed, authorities said.

Their pursuit ended in the 900 block of Nalley Road, in the parking lot of Cora L. Rice Elementary School, according to ABC7.

Investigators say Young intentionally struck two sheriff’s vehicles, at which time the two deputies fired, fatally striking Young. Two knives were recovered from the scene.

Anyone who may have seen anything that occurred in the area of Addison Plaza Sunday night is asked to anonymously call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

The Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an administrative investigation into the shooting. The PGSO will provide information about the identity of the involved deputies and their duty status.

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