Johnson was about to be placed under arrest after a traffic stop. Johnson tried to flee, and allegedly dragged the officer. The officer then shot and killed Johnson.
Victim's Name: Charles Leon Johnson II
Agency Responsible: Adairsville Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Race: Black
Date of Death: July 22, 2014
County: Bartow
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Geography: Rural