Johnson was fatally shot by responding officers after approaching them with a firearm and saying "shoot me." Neighbors told media outlets that the 54-year-old had a history of mental illness.
Victim's Name: James Johnson
Agency Responsible: Beech Grove Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 54
Race: White
Date of Death: June 8, 2015
County: Marion
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
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: 523
Geography: Suburban