Judge grants bond for man accused in deadly South Fulton shooting; Defense claims self-defense

A judge has granted bond to a man accused of killing one person and injuring another in a South Fulton shooting that prosecutors and defense attorneys say stemmed from a confrontation earlier the same day at a gas station.

The case centers on Kenneth Johnston III, who faces murder and aggravated assault charges. On Friday, a Fulton County judge set his bond at $100,000, with strict conditions that include an ankle monitor and a curfew.

Johnston’s defense attorney, Ashleigh Merchant, argues the shooting was an act of self-defense…

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