Johnson was holding a gun to his head while standing in a parking lot near a hospital, according to authorities. During negotiations with police, Johnson reportedly fired his gun at the ground twice. Tactical officers fatally shot Johnson, although it is unclear what exactly prompted the shooting. The state medical examiner's office ruled that Johnson died by suicide, although he had no self-inflicted wounds.
Victim's Name: Michael Gregory Johnson
Agency Responsible: Portland Police Bureau
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Race: White
Date of Death: November 6, 2015
County: Multnomah
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 986