Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Deandre Johnson
Age : 30
Gender : Male
Race : Black
Date : 10/18/2021
Location : 1300 Congress Street Southeast
City : Washington
County : District of Columbia
State : District of Columbia
Agency : Metropolitan Police Department DC
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 10/18/2021, Metropolitan Police Department officers went to an apartment building on Congress Street Southeast in Washington, DC to serve a temporary protection order on Deandre Johnson and address a prior reported assault. Officers made contact with Johnson inside the building and attempted to place him under arrest. During the attempt to handcuff him, a physical struggle occurred. Police stated they believed Johnson was attempting to gain control of an officer’s firearm. Officers opened fire and shot Johnson. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident was referred for investigation and remained under review at the time of reporting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/10/18/mpd-shooting-congress-street-southeast/
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/man-shot-killed-by-police-in-southeast-dc/2835426/
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/man-shot-killed-by-police-southeast-dc/65-6c9b8a8b-6f2c-4b1f-9e8c-3b0a6c9f6a45
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/mpd-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-southeast-dc
