Armed male sought in beating and robbery:
On Saturday, Jan 14th, Police received a 3rd party call that a woman had reported being tied up and beaten in her home. Officers Casamento and Finan responded to the home and met with the victims. They stated to officers that they had just returned home from work (early Friday morning) and the boyfriend of one of the victims was at the home. The male (identified as Shawn Braxton age 35 of Atlantic City). Braxton then allegedly went to the second floor of the home with victim (1) and an argument ensued. Victim (2) reportedly went upstairs on an unrelated matter and witnessed her friend being assaulted by Braxton. At point, Braxton is alleged to have grabbed her (victim 2), threw her on the bed and began to assault her (with his fists, a baseball bat and a belt) along with victim (1), repeatedly telling them they weren’t going to make it out alive and that he was going to kill them. Victim (2) also told police that Braxton had a silver revolver (that was not used during the assault). When he beating was over, Braxton unbound the victims and told them to go to sleep. It was then that he fled the scene, stealing an undetermined amount of cash and victim (2)’s SUV.
It is described as a Black 2003 GMC Envoy bearing NJ License V47-ABU. Braxton has been charged (on warrants) with multiple counts of Aggravated Assault, Criminal Restraint, Robbery, Terroristic Threats, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Theft of a Motor Vehicle. The case is being investigated by Officers Finan, Casamento and Detective Spina. Braxton is to be considered armed and dangerous, and if he is seen, do not approach, contact local law enforcement immediately.
Shawn Braxton:
Born Sept 30th 1976
Approximately 5’9” tall
Light Skinned black male
Black Hair and Brown Eyes
May be driving a black 2003 GMC Envoy SUV NJ License (V47-ABU)
