Decedent and Officers Identified in Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Charles County

Published: 2/13/2026


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BALTIMORE, MD – The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent and the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) officers involved in the fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in White Plains, Charles County, Maryland. 

The decedent is identified as 36-year-old Demarcus Irish of Clinton, Maryland. 

The involved officers are identified as CCSO Sergeant Andrew Coulby, a 12-year veteran, and Police Officer First Class Brennan Kunz, a 15-year veteran.  Both officers are assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit. 

The IID continues to investigate the circumstances of this fatal police-involved shooting. Anyone with information about this incident, including cell phone or private surveillance video, is asked to contact the IID at (410) 576-7070 or by email at [email protected]. 

The officers on scene were equipped with body-worn cameras which recorded the incident.  The IID will generally release body-worn camera footage within 20 business days of an incident. There may be situations where more than 20 days is necessary, including if investigators need more time to complete witness interviews, if there are technical delays caused by the need to shield the identities of civilian witnesses, or to allow family members to view the video before it is released to the public.   

To read the original news release, click here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/Pages/Independent-Investigations-Division-Investigating-a-Fatal-Police-Involved-Shooting-in-Charles-County--.aspx 

 

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