Daniel Allen Johnson, 43, was shot and killed by a police officer in the Forest Park neighborhood of Birmingham on the evening of June 24, 2024. Officers had responded to a call about a disorderly person in the 3400 block of 7th Court South. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, an altercation occurred after officers encountered Johnson and he was allegedly in possession of a knife when an officer discharged a weapon. Johnson was taken to UAB Hospital and pronounced dead at 9:18 p.m.

Friends, neighbors, and his life partner of 24 years remembered Johnson as kind, compassionate, spiritual, and an artist who walked his dog regularly. The officer involved has not been publicly identified. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating and will forward findings to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office; there have been no public announcements of arrests or charges.

If anyone in Forest Park knew Daniel or saw the events that night, please share what you know with investigators.