Johnson allegedly killed a former co-worker in Georgia and then drove 500 miles before police shot him in West Virginia, according to authorities. Police said Johnson got out of his car with a gun pointed at officers when they opened fire.
Victim's Name: Brandon Johnson
Agency Responsible: West Virginia State Police
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Race: Black
Date of Death: September 30, 2015
County: Raleigh
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 876
Geography: Suburban