The Tribune is awaiting the release of the suspect’s mugshot.
BREMEN, Ala. – An officer-involved shooting occurred Thursday morning, July 30, as Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigators attempted to serve a search warrant in the Bremen community. In the aftermath, Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker said Thursday afternoon that John Johnsey, 54, is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder.
According to Crocker, “At approximately 7:12 a.m. this morning, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant at 960 Alabama Highway 91 in the Bremen community. The Special Response Team arrived in a marked van, announced its presence upon arrival and all personnel were in uniform. As deputies attempted to serve the search warrant at this address, a resident identified as John Johnsey, 54, opened fire on the deputies, who returned fire. Johnsey received non-life threatening injuries.”
The CCSO said Thursday morning that investigators encountered an armed suspect and shots were fired. It said law enforcement personnel involved were safe.
“The evidence indicates that the deputies involved had reasonable grounds to believe, and did in fact believe, that Johnsey’s actions posed an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to themselves or to others,” Crocker stated. “After reviewing the facts and evidence, I have determined the use of deadly force by Cullman County Sheriff Office deputies this morning was justified, based on all the facts and circumstances of this case under the laws of the State of Alabama.”
The CCSO said deputies and investigators immediately provided first aid until emergency medical personnel arrived. The suspect was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Johnsey’s charges include attempted murder, second-degree theft of property, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm.
“Mr. Johnsey is in custody pending an Aniah’s Law hearing, where the State will request no bond,” said Crocker.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating.
