Police officers heard gunfire and screaming as Gary Johns chased Karen Johns out of their home while shooting at her, police said. Officers ordered the man to drop the gun, but he allegedly refused to drop the gun and continued chasing the woman. Two officers shot and killed Gary Johns. Karen Johns was shot and wounded.
Victim's Name: Gary Johns
Agency Responsible: Edgewater Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 65
Race: White
Date of Death: January 1, 2018
County: Volusia
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 3289
Geography: Suburban