Preparedness
Michigan Man’s Probation in Fatal Police Love Triangle Sparks Outrage
The legal team of Wayne County, Michigan has been under scrutiny recently regarding a contentious plea bargain extended to Eddie Ray-Jr. Johnson. Johnson confessed to the lethal shooting of Detroit police sergeant Elaine Williams in 2019.
In stark contrast to many recent police-related shootings, Johnson and Williams were not unknown to each other. Instead, they were apparently romantically involved. Prosecutors state that after an extensive probe into the incident, with a perplexing crime scene and claims of domestic abuse to consider, they would have had difficulty fulfilling their burden of proof in court.
The episode in focus transpired on the 2nd of June, 2019. That day, police were called to the couple’s residence and upon arrival, discovered Williams deceased within the premises. Reports also indicated that Johnson had been shot in the stomach.
According to prosecutors, a police investigation clarified that the couple had been drinking on the night of the incident. Toxicology evaluations imply that both Johnson and Williams were heavily inebriated at the time of the shooting. Reportedly, Williams had a blood alcohol concentration level of .240, tripling the standard intoxication limit, at her time of death. Johnson was tested at the scene and was found to have a considerably elevated blood alcohol concentration of .189. The couple was heard arguing loudly by neighbors when they came home.
Following the police’s arrival at the scene, Johnson immediately asserted that he only shot Williams in reaction to her shooting him first in the stomach. Johnson alleged that a struggle ensued afterward, during which he fatally shot Williams.
“Eight shell casings were discovered by investigators, seemingly ejected from Williams’ service weapon after discharging in the house,” said the prosecution. Given these facts, the prosecutors chose to allow Johnson to plead no contest to manslaughter and sentenced him to three years of probation.
Prosecutor Kym Worthy clarified her stance in a statement:
“I take all domestic violence cases very seriously. I also take my role as Prosecutor very seriously. The evidence was carefully considered by three veteran assistant prosecutors and myself. In this case, where both parties were shot with the same gun, the order of events is open to multiple interpretations. Considering our burden of proof, we believe this is an appropriate resolution. The decision to offer this plea to this defendant was not what we wanted to do, but it was the just thing to do.”
However, the family of Williams remained unconvinced and openly criticized Worthy during and after Friday’s court session. Williams’ father voiced his disapproval, stating, “This is a bunch of crap. Shot in the back of the head – four times. That’s an execution – that ain’t no damn self-defense.”
Equally dissatisfied was Williams’ mother who expressed, “The system has failed us. The system has failed this family. The system has failed the community.”
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A tragic incident in Michigan has resulted in a teenage boy facing severe charges after allegedly shooting another teen and fatally wounding the teen’s mother, who was trying to protect her son.
Anthony Deshawn Sneed, 15, is being charged as an adult with multiple serious offenses stemming from the incident that occurred on September 4th in Clinton Township.
The charges against Sneed include felony murder as a juvenile defendant, second-degree murder, assault with intent to murder, armed robbery, and four counts of felony firearm possession.
According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, the conflict began when Sneed got into a fight with the son of Tanseen Sherrod.
During the altercation, Sneed allegedly stole a handgun from the other teen.
When Sherrod attempted to intervene in hopes of calming the situation, she was tragically shot by Sneed, authorities reported.
Details surrounding the exact nature of the fatal confrontation have not been made public.
The other teen involved in the incident was also shot and sustained critical injuries, though his current condition has not been disclosed.
Following the shooting, Sneed fled the scene but turned himself in to Detroit authorities the following day.
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An Arizona man has been charged with the murder of his childhood friend after the headless body of Alijah Bradley was discovered in the desert. The remains of the 24-year-old were found near Gila Bend, just days after his family had reported him missing.
Samuel Bush, 23, faces charges of second-degree intentional murder and concealing a body, with the charges being filed on September 4.
Bradley’s family was left puzzled over the motive behind the murder. A relative, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed their confusion to local news outlets KPHO and KTVK, stating, “We honestly don’t know. He was Sam’s best friend. He was Sam’s only friend.”
The family had reported Bradley missing on August 15 after he failed to show up for work and his mother had not heard from him. Bush had initially told the family he was unaware of Bradley’s whereabouts.
Using GPS coordinates, Bradley’s car was tracked to a remote desert location. On August 19, police found both the car and Bradley’s remains.
Authorities revealed that Bradley’s body had been dismembered, and confirmed that all parts of his remains had been recovered. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has yet to comment on a potential motive for the crime.
Bradley’s aunt, Melissa McNeal, shared her sorrow with ABC15, stating, “It’s devastating. He was just beginning his adulthood.” She added, “I don’t feel a relief or anything because – it doesn’t bring him back. It doesn’t fix anything.”
Bradley’s mother, who chose not to be named, committed herself to seeking justice for her son, saying, “I’m committing my life to obtaining justice for my son.”
Bradley was a Northern Arizona University graduate and had recently celebrated his birthday. A fundraising page set up for his family described him as being “known for his free spirit and wild soul.”
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A California family experienced a terrifying ordeal during their Labor Day picnic when their 5-year-old son was attacked by a mountain lion. The incident occurred just before 4:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Tapia Day Use Area of Malibu State Creek Park in Calabasas, as reported by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office.
The boy’s family and several other adults and children were enjoying their time when the mountain lion suddenly grabbed the child by the head and began to run.
“Somebody screamed the baby’s name, and his dad started running,” the boy’s aunt recounted.
“The father grabbed the mountain lion with his hands, and he just fought. Then the mountain lion let go.”
The dramatic rescue unfolded in front of about 40 onlookers, some of whom noted that the mountain lion appeared completely unafraid during the attack.
Male mountain lions can weigh up to 150 pounds and measure up to 8 feet in length, making the father’s actions even more heroic.
The boy was promptly airlifted to Northridge Hospital Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. He was released later that Sunday but had to return to the hospital on Monday due to complications involving his eyes.
Upon arrival at the scene, California State Park rangers and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officers found the mountain lion crouched in a tree near the picnic area.
The animal was deemed a threat to public safety and was euthanized by a ranger.
Wildlife officers collected evidence from the boy’s injuries, including DNA swabs from the bite marks, which were matched to the mountain lion.
“CDFW and State Park officials are thankful that the family is safe, and the child is recovering and no one else was injured,” the CDFW stated.
Watch a local news report about the incident below:
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Timothy
June 26, 2024 at 1:29 pm
keep restricting gun ownership for yankees and not arresting them for killing each other. We in the South will watch & wait, maybe send some of our nutcases up their. IT would be a WIN WIN for all in socialist Amerika
TRM
June 26, 2024 at 4:59 pm
This is somehow of national significance?
Jed
June 26, 2024 at 7:37 pm
The catalyst in this situation in my belief is the extreme intoxication. When people are that inebriated reason and control can easily go awry. That’s why alcohol and weapons are not a good mix. If the weapon used belonged to the woman cop then maybe she needed to keep her gun locked up at work when not on duty.
Russ
June 27, 2024 at 11:23 am
Worthy is worthless.