October 13th 2023.
Johnny Hollman, a 62-year-old church deacon, tragically passed away after an incident with an Atlanta police officer on August 10th. This incident was captured on body camera footage and has caused his family to demand its public release.
Hollman's daughter, Arnitra Fallins, viewed the footage and found it deeply distressing. She said she felt physically ill while watching, as her father had called her during the encounter. The footage showed an officer grabbing him, further exacerbating her distress.
The family is urging the video be shared, yet the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has requested it be withheld until their investigation concludes. The Atlanta Police Department's initial statement claimed that Hollman became "agitated and uncooperative" when an officer issued him a citation for a minor traffic accident.
A struggle then ensued when the officer attempted to take Hollman into custody, leading to the use of a stun gun and handcuffs. It was only then that the officer realized Hollman was unresponsive and requested EMS. An autopsy determined Hollman's death was a homicide, with heart disease contributing to it.
Attorney Mawuli Davis, representing the family, disputes the police's version of events. He noted that the video showed the officer escalating the situation, as Hollman can be heard saying he'll sign the ticket but is then taken to the ground by a leg sweep. Throughout the altercation, Hollman repeatedly said, "I can't breathe."
The family believes the incident was murder and wants the officer, Kiran Kimbrough, to be charged. They remember Hollman as a "God-fearing man" and a leader in his community, emphasizing that his behavior during the encounter did not reflect his character. Kimbrough was subsequently fired by the Atlanta Police Department for not following standard operating procedures.
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