Man Charged With Attempted Murder After High-Speed Chase And Shooting

May 25, 2025

An Atmore man is facing attempted murder and felony fleeing charges after a shooting incident followed by a high-speed pursuit.

James Antonio Johnson, 24, of Atmore, turned himself in to authorities.

At approximately 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, Atmore Police Officers responded to reports of multiple shots fired in the area of Sowell Avenue and Trout Street. The victim and witnesses provided dispatch with a description of a vehicle fleeing the scene.

An Atmore Police Officer en route to the shooting location observed a vehicle matching the description leaving the area. The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop and made eye contact with the driver, whom he recognized as James Antonio Johnson. Johnson then dramatically accelerated, reaching speeds of 100 miles per hour on Carver Avenue as he attempted to evade the officer. The officer briefly lost sight of Johnson’s vehicle before locating it abandoned at a nearby residence.

Upon interviewing the victim of the shooting, Johnson was positively identified as the individual who had fired shots at their vehicle. Investigators processed the scene, recovering 27 spent shell casings from two different caliber firearms.

Johnson was charged with attempted murder and felony fleeing a law enforcement officer. Johnson was subsequently transported to the Escambia County, AL Detention Center.

Authorities have indicated that another person of interest has been identified in connection with the shooting, and arrest warrants for that suspect are expected to be obtained. The investigation into the incident remains open.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News