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Update: Man Arrested For Attempted Murder For Shooting At Police Officer
December 7, 2016
UPDATE: A man who allegedly shot at a Pensacola Police officer last Friday night has been arrested.
Tijuan Deonte Johnson, 23, of the 4300 block of Acacia Drive, Pensacola, turned himself in at the Escambia County Jail about 6 a.m. He was charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. He was held without bond.
Sgt. Stephen Bauer said Johnson was identified as the suspect during the investigation. Bauer said as part of the investigation, police department SWAT members and detectives served a search warrant at Johnson’s home Monday in an attempt to find him and evidence. Johnson was not home at the time. However, evidence was found that will assist in the investigation. The type of evidence recovered is not being released at this time.
Around 10:30 p.m. Friday, officers responded to Highland Drive after a male was seen holding a handgun while riding a bicycle. A woman said the male approached her vehicle after she backed out of a driveway. Fearing for her safety, she accelerated her vehicle to escape and the man fled.
Officer Matthew Mercado found the suspect riding the bicycle south on Sixth Avenue near Tunis Street. The suspect dismounted the bicycle at Torres Avenue and Tunis Street, turned toward Mercado, fired one shot, and fled the area. Mercado was not injured.
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3 Responses to “Update: Man Arrested For Attempted Murder For Shooting At Police Officer”
Attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. The perpetrator needs to be imprisoned for the rest of his life. No tolerance for vermin like this
>>Why wasn’t a description of the suspect never released?
It was…published here on NorthEscambia.com and I’m sure other media published/aired it as well.
Each time one of these criminals are apprehended it makes me appreciate law enforcement more. Thank you for putting your lives on the line to protect us. Why wasn’t a description of the suspect never released?