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Sgt. Shedrick Johnson Awarded Purple Heart
October 3, 2013
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Shedrick Johnson was awarded the department’s Police Purple Heart .
“Sergeant Johnson’s actions exemplify his courage, bravery, personal sacrifice and high standards which are the expectations placed on all officers of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and reflect law enforcement’s uncommon personal commitment,” Sheriff David Morgan said.
In March, Johnson responded to a house in the 8800 block of Burning Tree Road in the Scenic Hills area off Nine Mile Road in an attempt to locate a robbery suspect, later identified as Jonathan Brett Chappell, 24.
Chappell had robbed an individual at gunpoint at the Tom Thumb on Pensacola Boulevard near W Street earlier in the evening and retreated to the Scenic Hills home where his acquaintance, Finkelstein, awaited.
According to both the victim and the suspect, the robbery occurred after the two had met to make a drug deal. As deputies approached the house Finkelstein came out of the garage.Johnson identified himself as law enforcement and instructed him to show his hands. At that time Finkelstein raised a handgun and shots were fired. In the exchange of gunfire, Johnson was wounded in the leg and retreated across the street.
Finkelstein was located a short distance away and arrested by Pensacola Police officer. Shortly afterwards, Chappell exited the garage and was arrested. He was charged with armed robbery with a firearm, grand theft of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance.
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5 Responses to “Sgt. Shedrick Johnson Awarded Purple Heart”
I love you dad. I was heartbroken when I heard this happened I was in school 4th grade.
It’s a shame Keenan Finklestein didn’t have better aim.
Officer Johnson is one of the best! I am glad to see he got a award! Thank you for your service!
Congratulation Deputy Johnson. A well deserved medal indeed
Our ESCO faces dangerous situations to help us everyday….THANKYOU!!!!!