Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Daniel Allen Johnson
Gender : Male
Age : 43
Race : White
Date : 06/24/2024
Location : 34000 block of 7th Court South
City : Birmingham
County : Jefferson
State : Alabama
Agency : Birmingham Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during call for disorderly person
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Daniel Allen Johnson, a 43-year-old resident of Birmingham's Forest Park community, was shot and killed by police responding to a disorderly conduct report on June 24, 2024. Upon arrival, police encountered Johnson, who allegedly presented a knife. During the altercation, an officer discharged their weapon, fatally wounding Johnson. He was transported to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:18 p.m.
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His friend told a TV station, “He was leaning up against the tree and he was saying, ‘Get the light off of me. Please get the light off of me,’’' and “They were bickering back and forth and they were just saying the same things over and over. It was just heated and intense and I was like what the hell is happening over there.
The officer was seen firing at least 2 shots into him. He died at the hospital. His life partner of 24 years describes him as a very kind spiritual man. He is believed to have been unarmed.
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The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the case, and findings will be forwarded to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbrc.com/2024/06/25/bpd-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/
