In the early morning hours of September 16, 2015, a family dispute in Decatur, Tennessee, escalated into a fatal confrontation that claimed the life of 52-year-old Timothy Dewayne Johnson, a White male. The disagreement, which centered around a prized pet fighting rooster, pitted Johnson against his own nephew, 28-year-old Larry Eugene Johnson Jr.
The tragic events unfolded at Larry Johnson Jr.'s mobile home in Meigs County. Timothy Johnson had gone to the residence to confront his nephew, accusing him of stealing the rooster, which was reportedly a pet he had owned for several years. An argument ensued, and the situation quickly spiraled out of control. According to Larry Johnson Jr.'s account to investigators, his uncle drew a firearm. In the struggle for the weapon, Larry Johnson Jr. was shot in the chest.
Wounded, Larry Johnson Jr. told authorities he retreated and then returned fire with his own pistol, shooting his uncle multiple times. When law enforcement arrived at the scene, they found Timothy Dewayne Johnson deceased in the driveway of the mobile home. His nephew was seriously injured and was subsequently taken into custody by the authorities. Ironically, the rooster that sparked the deadly encounter was found unharmed, tied to a chair outside the trailer.
Following the investigation into the shooting, Larry Eugene Johnson Jr. was arrested and charged with the murder of his uncle, Timothy Dewayne Johnson. The case, marked by its bizarre origins, proceeded to court. While it is known that Larry Johnson Jr. faced serious legal consequences for his actions, specific details regarding a conviction and sentencing are not available in the public record.
