Ven Johnson
Coverage of Ven Johnson in the Nexus archive.
- Detroit officer sued for shooting unarmed teen at block party, leaving her permanently disabled
Rain Williams, 19, was shot by a Detroit police officer at a house party on June 1, 2024, while unarmed, resulting in permanent brain injury and limited mobility. The officer fired into a crowd during a 'shots fired' call, striking Williams and another bystander. A lawsuit alleges gross negligence, but the officer returned to full duty in January 2025 after being placed on no-gun status in November 2024. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office declined to charge the officer, citing lawful self-defense.
- Family sues Detroit officer who shot teen at 2024 block party, left her disabled
A Detroit family filed a lawsuit against Officer Verona Shaw for allegedly shooting Rain Williams in the head during a 2024 block party, causing permanent disability. Four people were injured, including Imani Peterson, who later died. The lawsuit claims gross negligence and reckless gunfire into a crowded backyard.