State of Alabama to pay slain deputy’s children $1 million in case settlement
Deputy Johnson and his colleague, Deputy Chris Poole, were each hit by gunfire as they encountered a suspect who was driving a stolen car in rural Bibb County on June 29, 2022. Poole survived, but Johnson died from his injuries the day after the shooting.
The suspect, Austin Patrick Hall, was captured after an extensive manhunt that lasted more than 16 hours. On June 16, nearly a year after the deadly encounter,on three counts of capital murder for Johnson’s death, one count of attempted murder, and one count of discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle.
The settlement addresses allegations concerning the circumstances that led to Johnson’s death, particularly the release of Hall prior to the murder, said Birmingham attorney Tommy James, who represents the Johnson Estate. “Deputy Johnson was more than a law enforcement officer; he was a devoted public servant and a true hero, and we will never forget his sacrifice,” James explained. “His tragic death is a stark reminder of the dangers our law enforcement officers face every day.”
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