DeKalb man Damien Reddick arrested in Snellville party shooting death of Cory Johnson

Dec 31, 2011 - 16:29
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DeKalb man Damien Reddick arrested in Snellville party shooting death of Cory Johnson
Shooting victim Cory Johnson, right, had four younger siblings, including his brother Cameron.

DeKalb County police arrested a man on Friday they say is responsible for the shooting death of a 20-year-old at a house party late Wednesday near Snellville.

Damien Kinard Reddick, 19, of Lithonia, is accused of shooting Cory Johnson outside a home in the 4200 block of Trotters Way Lane, near Bethany Church Road, according to Gwinnett County police spokesman Cpl. Jake Smith. Johnson was shot and killed while trying to prevent other party-goers from getting hurt, according to his family.

About 50 college-age people were at the party, which spilled to the backyard. What was supposed to be a gathering of friends tued tragic when uninvited guests arrived, Johnson's family said. Neighbors told the AJC Thursday they heard yelling and screaming just before shots were fired around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Reddick faces murder and aggravated assault charges, police said. He was booked into the Gwinnett County jail shortly after 5 p.m. and was being held Friday night without bond.

 

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