From The Banner · Cody Boteler · · 50s
Man Given Life Sentence for McDonald's Murder
Ja'Quan Green sentenced to life plus 20 years after killing McDonald's employee.
In brief
Ja'Quan Green sentenced to life plus 20 years after killing McDonald's employee. Ja'Quan Green received a life sentence with 20 years before parole for shooting Britrain Gray at Gambrills McDonald's drive-thru in 2022. Originally reported by The Banner.
Sentencing
Ja'Quan Green appeared in court for life sentence after killing McDonald's employee.
“Ja'Quan Dontremique Green appeared in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court in shackles for the sentencing”
Murder Details
Green shot 23-year-old Britrain Gray at Gambrills McDonald's drive-thru window.
“shooting Britrain Marcelus Gray as he worked the drive-thru window”
Time of Crime
Murder occurred at 5 a.m. May 13, 2022, near Gambrills McDonald's.
“murder occurred shortly before 5 a.m. May 13, 2022”
Arrest and Evidence
Green arrested July 2022 for unrelated offense with handgun used in murder.
“Green, of Middle River, was arrested July 7, 2022, for an unrelated offense in Prince George's County”
Prosecution Claim
Prosecutors said motive was 'flat-out stupid' or nonexistent.
“there was either no motive for the killing or there was one that was 'flat-out stupid'”
Green's Statement
Green asked for parole and said he did not want to 'diminish' family's loss.
“Respectfully, I cannot take responsibility for something I did not do”
Family Reaction
Gray's brother called sentence 'justified' and family ready for healing.
“Justice was served”
The headline
Ja'Quan Green received a life sentence with 20 years before parole for shooting Britrain Gray at Gambrills McDonald's drive-thru in 2022.
