Johnson was stopped by a mall security guard who accused him of shoplifting, and then fired and missed the guard. Police later found Johnson and fatally shot him as officers attempted to take him into custody.
Victim's Name: Samuel Johnson
Agency Responsible: Los Angeles Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Race: Black
Date of Death: June 25, 2014
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban