Cleave Archie Johnson, a 58-year-old African American man from Alliance, Ohio, tragically died on August 10, 2015, at his home. Johnson was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a jack-of-all-trades who attended Alliance schools. His death was the result of a shooting incident that took place in front of his house.
The incident occurred when Cleave Johnson and Albert Magee were drinking beer outside Johnson's house. Two men, Chris Burnett and Calvin Johnson, approached them brandishing firearms. Magee testified that Burnett smiled at him before firing multiple shots, striking Magee in the leg and causing Johnson to fall to the ground. Magee managed to crawl to a nearby house for help.
Following the shooting, Burnett, Calvin Johnson, and their accomplice, Corey Campbell, fled the scene in a vehicle driven by Sade Edwards. Edwards' mother called and informed them that Magee had been shot and their car had been spotted near the scene. Burnett and Calvin Johnson were later arrested and charged with the murder of Cleave Johnson.
During the trial, Burnett was acquitted of the murder charge but found guilty of other felonies. Calvin Johnson and Corey Campbell were also implicated in the crime. The case highlighted the violent consequences of disputes and the importance of community safety.
Cleave Archie Johnson's death was a tragic event that shook the community of Alliance, Ohio, and led to a series of legal proceedings to bring those responsible to justice.
