92 year old woman killed by the police
She opened fire, wounding three officers before she was shot to death.
Assistant Police Chief Alan Dreher called the killing "tragic and unfortunate" but said the officers were justified in returning fire.
Officers came to Johnson's home with a search warrant after allegedly buying drugs from a male earlier at the residence. According to CNN, police issued a "John Doe" warrant on Wednesday for the arrest of Sam, believed to be in his early to mid 30s, who allegedly sold the drugs to the undercover agent.
Crimes and drugs appear to be a everyday part of this Atlanta neighborhood. The woman's family have described her as a scared elderly woman that lived with bars on her windows and doors.
Some of Johnson's neighbors have said that this particular northwest Atlanta neighborhood is one of roughest neighborhoods in Georgia and that people do what they have to do to protect themselves including arming themselves if necessary.
Rev. Markel Hutchins, a civil rights activist and spokesman for Johnston's family, said he understand why the elderly woman would arm herself. "She was afraid," Hutchins said. "This is a horrifying situation in a neighborhood where crime happens often. This incident is a result of a mix-up."
The police chief said the officers identified themselves before entering the home and then forced open the door of Johnson's house where she had lived for 17 years.
Investigator Gary Smith, 38, was shot in the leg and Investigator Cary Bond, 38, was struck in the arm.
Investigator Gregg Junnier, 40, was hit in the leg, the face and his bulletproof vest. They were taken to the hospital and are expected to recover.
District Attorney Paul Howard said his office is looking into the shooting but that a preliminary review indicated the officers had a right to search the home.
Johnston had no children and her closest relative was a 75-year-old niece, neighbors said.
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33 Comments
Post a CommentI understand the officers admitted to PLANTING drugs in the home and have found guilty of manslaughter. It makes me sick to see how cops, attorneys and judges can make such horrible mistakes and create such a miscarriage of justice, yet offer NO APOLOGIES.
First, there was no "warrant", they didn't have time to get one. They snatched up a drug dealer who didn't have anything on him. They said to give up a name so he gives up the Grandma... The rest is the same ol' history as its been since Africans were forcibly brought here. It will NOT stop. When these police start snatching up caucasian kids (which they will) and murdering caucasian family members (which they will) I wonder if we'll look like complaining crybabies then? Remember Nazi Germany? The Jews ignored the signs too.
I wish plea bargains had not been offered to these "officers." They murdered this beautiful old lady and then lied about their actions. In school I was taught that there is very little difference between the psychological profiles of criminals and police officers. This case clearly shows that my professors knew what they were talking about.
Rest in Peace Mrs. Johnson
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She was an innocent woman.
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This poor Atlanta woman's story, reported by Rhonda Cook in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution a few months ago, is one of many, alas:
Three narcotics agents were trolling the streets near the Bluffs in northwest Atlanta, a known market for drugs, midday on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
Eventually they set their sights on some apartments on Lanier Street, usually fertile when narcotics agents are looking for arrests and seizures....
A phone tip led the three officers to a man in a "gold-colored jacket" who might be dealing. The man, identified as X in the documents but known as Fabian Sheats, spotted the cops and put something in his mouth. They found no drugs on Sheats, but came up with a use for the pot they found earlier.
They wanted information or they would arres
I am totally against police just knocking down a door. I'd fire back too if I thought this was a home invasion. Terrible thing to happen. Well written.
Bob, and with drugs, knifes, hammers, clubs, fire, etc...
Mr. Leasder, you should feel stupid if you think that only 'those authorities' should have weapons. If you haven't watched "28 Days Later", then you should and watch how the reasons, ownership and needs for weapons evolved.
Alfanzo, don't you have basic comprehension? I was pointing out the level of discrimination and aggressiveness in differing areas. Or are you of the opinion that the worst level of racism should exist everywhere?