Residents came together near the location where he fatally was shot to offer each other comfort and support.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that while two Corpus Christi Police Department officers responded to the call and are on administrative leave, only one officer fired at Johnson.
Friends and family gathered at the O’Reilly’s Auto Parts parking lot Monday evening to remember Dwayne Johnson and make sure their calls for justice are heard.
The 18-year-old was shot by police responding to an “assault in progress” at The Ranch dancehall in the early morning hours Sunday. According to CCPD, as the officers approached, Johnson produced a gun over the assault victim, who was lying on the ground, prompting an officer to shoot him.
The community showed an outpouring of love for the teen who was just weeks shy of celebrating his 19th birthday.
Those who knew Johnson came together near where he was shot …