Arrest Made After 5 People Shot Outside American Legion Post

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BY Sgt. Jason Cullum

EPD Public Information Officer

Evansville Police made a quick arrest after 5 people were shot outside of the American Legion Post at 1127 Chestnut St. Officers were in the area of the Legion just before 3:00am due to ongoing disturbances. Officers heard the gunshots and immediately responded to the scene.

The first officer on scene was given a description of the shooter and provided it to other responding officers. He was also told KEYMO JOHNSON (37) was the shooter. JOHNSON was spotted running from the scene was captured after a foot chase. He was taken into custody without incident. 

Three victims received serious injuries and were taken to the hospital by ambulance. The remaining victims suffered minor injuries and refused medical care.  

Investigators were told JOHNSON had been in an altercation with one of the victims inside of the Legion bar and was told to leave. JOHNSON was in the parking lot when the other individual involved in the altercation walked outside with a group of people. Witnesses said JOHNSON removed a gun from his waistband and began firing into the group, striking 5 people. Four cars were also struck by gunfire. 

JOHNSON was arrested on the following charges:

Attempted Murder

Battery with a Deadly Weapon

Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon

Resisting Law Enforcement

Criminal Mischief