Detroit Man Pleads No Contest to Manslaughter in 2019 Police Officer Killing

Eddie Ray-Jr. Johnson accepts a plea deal for probation in the shooting of Sgt. Elaine Williams, raising concerns over the leniency of the sentence.

Johnson, who fatally shot his girlfriend and Detroit police officer during a domestic dispute, will likely avoid jail time under a plea agreement.
The incident occurred in June 2019 after the couple returned home intoxicated, leading to a fatal altercation involving Williams' service weapon.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy cites challenges in proving the sequence of events as a key factor in the plea deal decision.
The plea agreement includes three years of probation, with potential prison time for violations ranging from 57 months to 15 years.
Local law enforcement and community members express disappointment and shock over the perceived leniency of the sentence.