Three more suspects have been arrested in connection with Tuesday’s shooting death of Charleston, W.Va., police Officer Cassie Johnson, authorities said Saturday, according to a report.
All three new suspects are facing charges of felony conspiracy, WOWK-TV of Huntington, W.Va., reported. The individuals were at the residence where the primary suspect, Joshua Phillips, allegedly went to buy drugs.
The three additional suspects were identified as Richard Chapman, 44; Herbert Sharpe, 44; and Marshall Sharpe, 24. The two Sharpes are an uncle and nephew, Kanawha County Sheriff Michael Rutherford said at a news conference.
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Officer Johnson, 28, responded to the location after a neighbor complained about a vehicle parking issue, the station reported. Soon after her arrival, Phillips allegedly shot the officer, who suffered severe wounds and died two days later in a hospital after being taken off life support, according to police.
Charleston, W.Va., police Officer Cassie Johnson died Thursday after being shot Tuesday during a confrontation with a suspect, authorities say.
Phillips was later shot a short distance away by other officers who arrived at the scene, WOWK reported. He was hospitalized for treatment of his wounds, authorities said.
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Meanwhile, Officer Johnson’s remains have been transported to the Kanawha County Medical Examiner’s Office following organ donation, the station reported.
A memorial service and funeral for the officer have been scheduled for this coming Tuesday at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, according to the Charleston Police Department.