Woodbridge Man Charged After Coming At Police With Knife

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Detectives from the Prince William County Violent Crimes Bureau have charged a man in connection with an incident last week where he came at police officers with a knife and was subsequently shot. Mark E. Johnson, 54, of Woodbridge, was charged with two counts of attempted malicious wounding of a law enforcement officer, according to police.

The charges stem from an Aug. 15 incident where police responded to a domestic call at Johnson’s home, located in the 4300 block of Flodden Court. Johnson’s wife initially called a friend, who in turn contacted law enforcement. Police were told Johnson and his wife were having an argument and the suspect was allegedly armed with a screwdriver.

Police arrived at the home at 6:12 a.m. and found Johnson’s wife on the front lawn. She told police her husband was inside, armed with a BB gun and a knife. While speaking to the woman, Johnson approached the front door, police said. Officers issued commands to him before he exited the home and came toward the officers with the knife. The two responding officers then shot their firearms at Johnson.

According to police, Johnson was struck in his upper body. Officers rendered aid to him until fire and rescue personnel arrived at the home. He was then transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries. Police said Johnson remains at the hospital in custody.

The involved officers were placed on standard paid leave pending a full criminal and administrative investigation, police said. No officers were injured during the incident.

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