At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2000, members of the Maryland Safe Streets Task Force, which is composed of Maryland State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Prince George's County Police, were conducting an undercover drug operation in the Langdon Park area located in Northeast Washington. One of the Safe Street members, 37-year-old Trooper Edward Toatley, was reportedly in his vehicle with a suspect in the 2000 block of Douglas Street, N.E. It was at this time that the suspect allegedly produced a handgun and fatally shot Trooper Toatley before making good his escape.

Trooper Toatley was taken to the Washington Hospital Center's MedStar Unit and pronounced dead at 11:05 p.m.

A search of the immediate area was conducted with negative results. The case is currently under investigation by detectives of the Fifth District . Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call detectives at 202-727-4504 or the D.C. Crime Solvers Unit at 1-800-673-2777 .

The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a TEN THOUSAND-DOLLAR REWARD to anyone who provides information, which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible. The Crime Solvers Unit also offers a reward of up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible.

In Memoriam , from the Maryland State Police

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Update:
Today detectives of the Fifth District obtained an arrest warrant charging 23-year-old Kofi Apea Orleans-Lindsay with First degree Murder While Armed. He is described as a dark complexioned black male 6' tall, 180 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts should take no immediate action, but instead contact Fifth District detectives at 202-727-4504 or the D.C. Crime Solvers Unit at 1-800-673-2777.

NOTE:
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