Teen Gun Deal Turns Violent

An 18-year-old, Darrius Johnson Jr., faces serious charges—including armed robbery and firearm theft—after a botched gun deal at an apartment complex went violently wrong. Allegedly, he and two teens planned to swap rifles for a Glock but instead confronted the victim with weapons and threats. Police recovered the stolen guns at a nearby apartment, and one suspect claimed Johnson recruited him for a $2K robbery. Johnson admits the plan spiraled but insists he didn’t intend to pay or point his gun. His first court appearance was held Tuesday, and the legal drama is just beginning. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a8cd20586cb897cd