Thursday, November 23, 2006

Atlanta Police Shoot, Kill 92-Year-Old Woman

A 92-year-old woman was shot to death after she fired at three narcotics officers trying to serve a warrant at her house, officials said.

Neighbours and relatives said it must have been a case of mistaken identity. Police said they had the right address.

Police said the woman, identified as Kathryn Johnson, was the only person home at the time, and had lived there for about 17 years.

Sarah Dozier, identified as a niece of the woman, said that there were never any drugs at the house.

"My aunt was in good health. I'm sure she panicked when they kicked that door down," Dozier said. "There was no reason they had to go in there and shoot her down like a dog."

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