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In a brazen attack, Tarrion Johnson shot a federal law enforcement officer and a service canine while they were trying to arrest him at a Chicago apartment building on June 2, 2022. Johnson, 23, was wanted on state charges of attempted murder and attempted robbery. The officers had announced themselves and were executing an arrest warrant when Johnson opened fire, striking a Senior Inspector United States Marshal and a service canine.
Johnson also shot a Special Deputy United States Marshal, but the deputy’s ballistic shield saved him from injury. Despite being armed and dangerous, Johnson was quickly taken into custody after fleeing the residence. His guilty plea on July 20, 2026, to federal charges of attempted murder of a federal officer and using and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, marks a significant step towards justice.
The guilty plea was the result of a joint effort by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the FBI, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Chicago Police Department. Johnson’s sentencing hearing is set for November 17, 2026, before U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Timothy Chapman and Branka Cimesa.
The shooting highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers every day, and the importance of holding those who attack them accountable. Johnson’s actions were a stark reminder of the violence that can erupt when suspects resist arrest, and the need for swift and decisive action to protect both officers and the public.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Illinois
- Location: IL
- Source: DOJ Press Release
