Demetric Mobley

How they died

Deadly force

Officers Jeremy Layman and Sean Johnston shot and killed Demetric Mobley after he allegedly shot a squad car and fired several shots at police. According to police, officer John Rodgers was patrolling the area of Trewyn Park at about 12:45 a.m. when a bullet hit his tire. Several officers responded to the scene, where Johnston reportedly encountered Mobley and told him to put his hands up and drop the rifle. Mobley allegedly raised the gun toward Johnston and opened fire. Johnston ducked behind his squad car and fired once at Mobley. Langley, who police said was across the street, fired twice.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Demetric Mobley, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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