James Lewis Johnson

Death by Force

On June 8, 2015, in Beech Grove, Indiana, 52-year-old James Johnson was involved in a fatal encounter with law enforcement. Beech Grove Police officers responded to reports of a suicidal individual and found Johnson armed with a gun, sitting on a porch. He waved the firearm and reportedly said, "shoot me." Despite officers' commands to drop the weapon, Johnson advanced toward them. When he pointed the gun at the officers, they discharged their weapons, resulting in his death. Neighbors indicated ...Read More

James Johnson - Obituary

Fox 59: Beech Grove police shoot, kill gun wielding man

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