Houston Police Department has released the body-camera video from an officer-involved shooting near Beltway 8 on May 22. Robert Johnson was charged in relation to the shooting.
The Houston Police Department has released body camera video from the May 22 officer-involved shooting in which the suspect, Robert Johnson, was charged with multiple felony offenses.Authorities report the 30-year-old faces aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated robbery, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession with intent to deliver marijuana charges. He is also charged with misdemeanor evading arrest on foot.The shooting occurred around 7:20 a.m.
HPD officers say he began reaching around the center console area, ignoring officers' commands to stop.According to HPD, Sergeant M. Ham, armed with his duty weapon, got himself behind Johnson, who was still reaching into the front passenger side of the car. In the video, Johnson is seen abruptly turning around, rushing towards Sgt. Ham and knocking him to the ground. During the struggle, Ham’s weapon discharged, but no one was struck.
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