Crime
22-year-old Ja’Karrion Craig killed in Frisco Walmart shooting
Suspect in custody.
Frisco police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that took place at a Walmart on Wednesday night.
The incident occurred at the Walmart on Eldorado Parkway near FM 423 in Frisco. Officers were dispatched just before 8:30 p.m. following reports of gunfire.
The caller informed police that the suspected shooter had fled the scene in a gray sedan.
When officers arrived, they discovered 22-year-old Ja’Karrion Craig in the parking lot, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his chest and foot.
Craig was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Following an investigation, detectives identified a suspect, whose name has not yet been released.
The Frisco SWAT team successfully apprehended the individual and took them into custody.
Police believe this shooting was an isolated incident and have reassured the public that there is no ongoing threat.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to reach out to the Frisco Police Department at 972-292-6010. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by texting FRISCOPD to 847411.
Crime
34-year-old Augusta Fireman Spencer Johnson charged in accidental shooting of his 3-year-old son in Harlem
Johnson, a decorated firefighter from Augusta, was arrested on Friday.
A Columbia County father, Spencer Allen Johnson, 34, of Harlem, Georgia, has been charged with child cruelty after his 3-year-old son, Evan Johnson, accidentally shot himself in the shoulder with an unsecured firearm.
According to authorities, the incident occurred Thursday night when the child accessed an unsecured firearm in his father’s bedroom.
The young boy, left unsupervised, discharged the weapon, resulting in a gunshot wound to his shoulder. Fortunately, the child is expected to make a full recovery.
Johnson, a decorated firefighter from Augusta, was arrested on Friday.
He faces charges of child cruelty stemming from criminal negligence, which authorities allege caused “excessive physical pain” to his son through neglectful supervision. He is currently being held at the Columbia County Detention Center with bond set at $10,100.
The Harlem Police Department did not initially release information about the shooting. However, as rumors of the incident spread on social media, the situation was later confirmed by both WGAC’s Austin Rhodes and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office late Friday evening.
Early Saturday morning, Harlem Police Chief issued a statement on the department’s Facebook page, stating that the case remains under investigation as new details emerge.
The Chief’s statement suggests that the full circumstances surrounding the shooting are still being determined.
In his booking photo, Johnson is seen wearing an anti-suicide smock, a standard precautionary measure taken in some detention facilities.
The incident has sparked discussions about gun safety and parental responsibility. Authorities are expected to release further information as the investigation unfolds.
Meanwhile, the Columbia County community remains concerned about ensuring proper firearm storage to prevent similar tragedies.