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Ozark Today
By the People, for the People
Ozark Police searching for shooting suspect
38-year-old Jerome Darnell Johnson is wanted for a Monday morning shooting in Ozark, Alabama.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:20pm
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A single spent bullet casing left behind at the scene of a violent crime serves as a stark reminder of the need for public safety and effective law enforcement.Ozark TodayOzark Police are searching for 38-year-old Jerome Darnell Johnson, who is suspected of shooting a man during an altercation on Monday morning in Ozark, Alabama. Officers responded to the scene around 11:30 a.m. and found the victim with a gunshot wound to the torso. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and was conscious and alert. Johnson fled the scene before police arrived and is considered armed and dangerous.
Why it matters
Gun violence and public safety are ongoing concerns in the Ozark community. This incident highlights the need for effective law enforcement response and community cooperation to apprehend dangerous suspects and prevent further violence.
The details
According to police, the shooting occurred during an altercation at the 700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Ozark. Johnson is suspected of shooting the victim, who was transported to a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound to the torso. Johnson fled the scene before officers arrived.
- The shooting occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026.
The players
Jerome Darnell Johnson
A 38-year-old man suspected of shooting another individual during an altercation in Ozark, Alabama. Police consider him to be armed and dangerous.
Ozark Police Department
The local law enforcement agency in Ozark, Alabama that is searching for the shooting suspect Jerome Darnell Johnson.
What’s next
The Ozark Police Department is actively searching for Jerome Darnell Johnson and urging the public to report any information about his whereabouts.
The takeaway
This shooting incident underscores the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety that communities like Ozark continue to face. Effective law enforcement response and community cooperation will be crucial to apprehending the suspect and preventing further violence.
