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Kyle Bassinga
Marietta, Georgia
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Da'Quain Johnson
Officer Involved
Age 32 · February 18, 2026 · Grand Rapids, Michigan
Eastern Avenue SE apartment complex
/ What Happened
Da'Quain Johnson, a 32-year-old father of three, was shot three times from behind while on the ground being restrained by a Grand Rapids Police K9 officer on February 18, 2026. He died the next day. Police said they suspected he had a gun while riding a bicycle. He was chased, a K9 bit him, and while on his stomach, an officer shot him. Witness video appeared to show Johnson being straddled by an officer before being shot. A gun was found under his body after the shooting.
/ Official Ruling
The Kent County Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide (gunshot wound to the back). The Kent County Prosecutor determined the officer acted in self-defense and declined to file charges.
/ What The Family Says
Attorneys Ben Crump and Ven Johnson represent the family. His mother Angelica said he was a wonderful father who loved his kids dearly. The family was denied access to medical records and autopsy reports for weeks. The Grand Rapids NAACP demanded a full independent investigation. The prosecutor called the videos the most troubling he had seen in 30 years.
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