Daniel Allen Johnson, shot to death in Forest Park, struggled with mental health issues, said Sri Koduri, his partner of 24 years.
Published: Jun. 27, 2024, 5:26 p.m.Those closest to a man fatally shot by Birmingham police earlier this week will say goodbye to him in a private service on Friday.
A man was shot to death June 24, 2024, by Birmingham police responding to a disorderly conduct call in Forest Park.Birmingham police Chief Scott Thurmond said when the officer arrived on the scene, an altercation ensued and the officer fired an undisclosed number of shots, critically wounding Johnson.Witness Anna Evans told WBRC Fox 6“He was leaning up against the tree and he was saying, ‘Get the light off of me.
“He was friendly to neighbors but kept mostly to himself and loved privacy,’’ Koduri said. “He listened to classical music and world music. Read a lot of books on spirituality and philosophy.” “He struggled with mental health issues for a long time,’’ Koduri said. “He has sought help for his issues and takes meds to help him.”“Some people perceived this to be weird and eccentric, but he was more than likely listening to a podcast while he was out and about,’’ Kodur said. “He was honest and spoke his mind.
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