# Man Given Life Sentence for McDonald's Murder

> Ja'Quan Green sentenced to life plus 20 years after killing McDonald's employee.
- Title: Man Given Life Sentence for McDonald's Murder · The Banner
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/local-news/mcdonalds-drive-thru-gambrills-murder-life-sentence-DPTJHBAMVFFGVIXTOUBS5YM2FM
- Author: Cody Boteler
- Published: 2026-09-23T21:20:02.558+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ja'quandontremiquegreen, britrainmarcelusgray, mcdonalds, gambrills, annearundelcounty, circuitcourt, lifeimprisonment, parole, news, local
## 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
## Key takeaway

Ja'Quan Green received a life sentence with 20 years before parole for shooting Britrain Gray at Gambrills McDonald's drive-thru in 2022.