During the evening hours of Thursday, August 24, 2006, two separate persons operating vehicles northbound in the 13000 block of Hwy 61 reported shots fired at their vehicles. These shots originated from an unknown location. One of the vehicle drivers actually received a bullet wound to the head and was treated at a local hospital.

Investigators responded, combing the area for potential witnesses and other victims. During the course of an extensive investigation, Detectives determined that the four individuals listed below were shooting.22 cal rifles and pellet guns in the immediate area of Scenic Hwy.

The investigation also revealed that Kendrick Johnson, a male subject, 25 years of age actually fired the shots that struck the individual and vehicles. Further, it was determined that Johnson was accompanied by Jaworski Johnson, 19 years of age, Alex Johnson, 20 years of age, and Leonard Higginbotham, 18 years of age, all of whom were involved in the incident. The four individuals listed above were charged as follows:

Kendrick Johnson – 2 Cts. Attempt First Degree Murder

Leonard Higginbotham – 2 Cts. Principal to Attempt First Degree Murder

Jaworski Johnson – 2 Cts. Principal to Attempt First Degree Murder

Alex Johnson – 2 Cts. Principal to Attempt First Degree Murder

The investigation was handled be members of the detective bureau along with uniform personnel from Scotlandville Substation