In Lansing, Illinois, a tragic incident unfolded earlier this month at an automotive paint company, leading to murder charges against a former employee. According to local authorities, the suspect has been accused of fatally shooting a fellow worker in the south suburban area.
Efforts to locate the suspect involved a comprehensive manhunt in Lansing following the deadly event on June 4.
Nearly two weeks after the incident, on Wednesday, Lansing police revealed that they have charged a suspect in connection with the crime.
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Devon A. Johnson, a 31-year-old resident of Thornton and a former employee at the company where the shooting occurred, now faces a charge of first-degree murder, as confirmed by the police.
Devon A. Johnson, 31, of Thornton has been charged with first-degree murder, police said. Johnson is a former employee of the business where the shooting happened.
Officers were called for an active shooter June 4 at Nippon Paint Automotive Americas at 170th and Oakwood in Lansing. When police got to the scene they said they found a worker dead, with a single gunshot wound.
The victim has now been identified as 48-year-old Andrew Coleman of Highland, Indiana, police said.
Investigators searched four large buildings at the facility the day of the shooting, but didn’t find anyone. The investigation drew a massive police response, and people were forced to stay in their homes for hours.
Johnson was arrested recently in Chicago, Lansing police said.
No further information was available and the suspect is expected appear in court in the coming days for his first hearing.
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