Police Identify Officers In Shooting

Mobile Police Mobile police have released the names of two officers who fatally shot a rape suspect at his home.

by Associated Press

Published: Sat, October 24, 2009 - 12:52 pm CST Last Updated: Sat, October 24, 2009 - 1:02 pm CST

MOBILE, Alabama - Mobile police have released the names of two
officers who fatally shot a rape suspect at his home.
The Press-Register reported that police on Friday identified
Cpl. Mike Shavers and Officer Emanuel Dotch.
Police say the two arrived at Cornelius Johnson's door to
question him Tuesday night about the rape of a teenage relative.
Police say Johnson refused to talk and opened fire on the officers.
The officers each fired a single shot at Johnson, hitting him in
the upper body. The 39-year-old was found dead hours later when a
tactical team broke into his home.
Both officers are on paid administrative leave until an internal
investigation is complete.
Police are also working to be sure Johnson was the one
responsible for raping the teen numerous times over a five-year
period.

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jlb1198 Says:

Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 7:47 am

Hello!! he was being accused of RAPE!!! I mean he was obviously guilty if he wouldn’t talk to police and shot at them! Why are these guys on leave? they did there job! well atleast they are getting a paid vacaction. Hope everything turns out ok for them!!