LANSING, Ill. (WLS) — A former employee has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a worker earlier this month at an automotive paint company in south suburban Lansing, police said.
Lansing police announced Wednesday that Devon A. Johnson, 31, of Thornton, is facing a first-degree murder charge. Authorities said Johnson previously worked at the business where the shooting took place.
The case stems from a June 4 shooting at Nippon Paint Automotive Americas near 170th Street and Oakwood Avenue. Officers responding to reports of an active shooter arrived at the scene and found an employee dead from a single gunshot wound, according to police.
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In the days following the killing, investigators launched a manhunt as they searched for the suspect in Lansing. About two weeks later, police said charges have now been filed.
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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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