An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection to the shooting of Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson.
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According to Yahoo! News, Cameron Deriggs was arrested along with four other men on the conspiracy of attempted murder Wednesday and he will appear in court on Saturday. However, the other four men were released on bail until next month. As we previously reported, Johnson was at a party last Sunday where the four men entered the scene and fired several shots. She is still listed in critical condition and remains hospitalized.
Detectives are currently asking the public to come forward about any information regarding the shooting since a motive is still unknown.
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While the investigation remains in its early stages, these arrests show that progress is being made. However, I would continue to appeal to those who may hold information about the events that led to Sasha receiving her horrific injuries, or about those responsible, to do the right thing and come forward and speak to police,” said Detective Chief Inspector Richard Leonard of the Metropolitan Police Department.