Terrance R. Johnson, 18.
ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford provided a follow-up story about a criminal investigation into the Jan. 1, 2024, shooting death of a 17-year-old, Jaiden L. Dahl. Terrance R. Johnson, 18, of Alton, was charged with several charges.

Johnson has been charged with the following:

Count I: Involuntary Manslaughter

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Count II: Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon

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Count III: Obstructing Justice

As a result of the follow-up investigation, the facts of the case were presented to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office today.

Johnson is currently in custody at the Alton Police Department.

He is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law

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