Johnson was pulled over because officers suspected he was driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. They tried to arrest him, but he allegedly resisted. Officers tasered and hit Johnson with a baton. He died two days later in the hospital.
Victim's Name: Antonio Johnson
Agency Responsible: Hazelwood Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Race: Black
Date of Death: July 9, 2013
County: St. Louis
Cause of Death: Taser, Beaten
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Suburban