Johnny Hollman, a church deacon, died on Aug. 10 after he was arrested and shocked with an electrical stun gun by an officer with Atlanta Police Department. (Source: Screenshot - 11Alive)

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Johnny Hollman Sr.: Officer fired after traffic stop that led to Atlanta church deacon’s death

Posted on October 11, 2023October 13, 2023

by Corey A. Washington

ATLANTA — The police officer who shocked a 62-year-old church deacon shortly before he died in custody during a dispute over a traffic citation has been fired, officials said.

On Tuesday, Police Chief Darin Schierbaum announced that now-former officer Kiran Kimbrough was terminated after the culmination of an internal investigation on Monday. Schierbaum said Kimbrough did not follow department procedures by not waiting until a supervisor arrived at the scene before arresting Johnny Hollman Sr. who died.

Kimbrough has been on administrative leave. His attorney said he plans to appeal his firing.

More about the investigation here.

Corey A. Washington

Corey A. Washington is Editor of BLK News Now! His journalism experience includes Television, Newspapers, and Digital Media as a Writer, Reporter, Content Producer, and Digital Producer. Some of those media outlets include CBS Phoenix (KPHO), NBC4 Los Angeles, ABC7 Los Angeles, California Black Media, SCNG, and more. He can be reached at Corey@BLKNewsNow.com.