Kevin Johnson, a 28-year-old Black man from San Antonio, Texas, was fatally shot by San Antonio Police Department officers on March 14, 2022. Johnson was wanted on multiple felony warrants, including one for being a felon in possession of a firearm and another for violating parole in a previous assault on a peace officer case. Officers spotted him riding a bicycle and pursued him; he ran through a shallow creek and was seen holding a gun as he exited. Officers repeatedly shouted for him to drop the gun before firing multiple shots, ultimately killing him.

An autopsy reported that Johnson sustained 12 gunshot wounds, including eight in the back, and listed the manner of death as homicide. A grand jury later declined to indict the three officers involved. There were no arrests or suspects charged in connection with Johnson’s death, and his family and community members demanded release of body camera footage and accountability.

What information do readers have about the scene that could clarify why multiple shots struck Johnson from behind?