Florida Man Charged with Murder of Girlfriend and Her Two Daughters
Johnnie Bernard Brown faces three murder charges and one attempted murder charge after a domestic incident in Lawtey, Florida.
- A Florida man, Johnnie Bernard Brown, is accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend and her two adult daughters, and wounding an 11-year-old granddaughter.
- The tragic incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, with authorities responding to multiple calls from the wounded 11-year-old.
- Brown initially claimed self-defense, stating one of the women attacked him with a knife, but his story has since changed significantly.
- All three adult victims were found dead at the scene, while Brown and the 11-year-old were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Brown is currently being held in Alachua County and is expected to be transported back to Bradford County after his initial court appearance.