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Michael Ray Johnson

Gender : Male

Age : 30

Race : White

Date : 02/07/2023

Location : 700 block of North 11th Street

City : Poplar Bluff

County : Butler

State : Missouri

Agency : Poplar Bluff PD

Officer(s) :3 unnamed officers

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man was walking around Poplar Bluff, bleeding and carrying knives while in a mental health crisis. Officers appeared and Michael Ray Johnson allegedly walked toward them. Three officers opened fire, shooting and killing him.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kfvs12.com/2023/02/07/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-poplar-bluff/

https://www.kbsi23.com/news/3-poplar-bluff-police-officers-placed-on-leave-after-deadly-officer-involved-shooting/

https://www.ky3.com/2023/02/07/man-dies-officer-involved-shooting-poplar-bluff-3-officers-leave/