Devin Johnson, 28, allegedly stabbed his 69-year-old mother, Rosemary Johnson, to death in Cape Coral. The killing follows a history of alleged domestic violence and a recent protection order granted by a judge.
A Florida man is facing second-degree murder charges after police say he brutally killed his mother, just months after she was granted a protection order against him. Devin Johnson, 28, was arrested in neighboring Collier County on Tuesday following a chaotic pursuit.
According to the Cape Coral Police Department, officers responded to Rosemary Johnson’s home after family members discovered her body and “bloody footprints” inside. The 69-year-old was found with numerous stab wounds to her head and neck.
The arrest of Devin Johnson came after a traffic stop, during which police say he was covered in blood. A struggle with Collier County deputies ensued, requiring the use of a police K9 to apprehend him. Authorities stated that Johnson fought with deputies, hitting the K9 multiple times and attempting to grab an officer’s firearm…