Thomas Dewitt Johnson, a 28-year-old African American man, died on June 4, 2014, in Jacksonville, Florida, after an officer-involved shooting. The sequence began with a dispute at the Grande Court Apartments on Blanding Boulevard that escalated into a shooting in which Johnson shot another person. Johnson fled the scene in his vehicle and was pursued by Officer James Busque.

During a high-speed chase Officer Busque performed a tactical maneuver to stop Johnson near London Bridge Lane. Johnson exited his vehicle armed, ran on foot and, when ordered to stop, turned toward Officer Busque with his gun raised. The officer fired and struck Johnson twice; Johnson died at the scene. A witness corroborated the officer’s account and the subsequent review concluded Officer Busque acted in accordance with police procedures. No charges were filed against the officer.

If anyone witnessed the shooting at Grande Court Apartments or the pursuit near London Bridge Lane, please share what was seen.