Caprice Randy Jermain Johnson JR

On or about June 3, 2026, at approximately 3:17 P.M., Officer E. W. (“Victim” herein) responded to a reported theft from Target at [ADDRESS REDACTED] Southeast in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Target asset protection told Victim that a male had concealed unpaid merchandise in his backpack and walked past all points of sale. Victim arrived on scene and located the male matching asset protection’s description walking through the parking lot. Victim instructed the male to go back inside and into the security office.

While in the security office, Victim attempted to identify the male. The male initially gave a false name but later identified himself as CAPRICE RANDY JERMAIN JOHNSON, JR. (“Defendant” herein). Victim [NAME REDACTED] on Defendant and found that Defendant had multiple active felony warrants. Victim [NAME REDACTED] was under arrest for the warrants. Victim placed Defendant’s hands behind his back and attempted to handcuff him. Defendant tensed his arms and stated that he did not want to go to jail.

Defendant attempted to pull away from Victim and rushed towards the door. Victim grabbed onto Defendant and advised him to cooperate. Defendant grabbed the door handle and attempted to open the door. Victim attempted to take Defendant to the ground to secure him in handcuffs. Defendant stood up, and Victim pulled Defendant’s arm and crossed his foot around Defendant’s foot to prevent Defendant from leaving the room. Other security came to the office to assist Victim. Victim attempted to take control of Defendant, and during the interaction, both Victim and Defendant fell to the ground.

Defendant landed on Victim’s right shoulder. Victim’s right shoulder went numb and Victim was unable to move his shoulder. Hennepin County Medical Center staff later determined that Victim’s right shoulder had been dislocated. Due to Victim’s right arm being immobilized, Defendant was able to stand back up. Defendant again attempted to leave the security office. Eventually, Victim and other security personnel were able to handcuff Defendant. Defendant was taken into custody and transported to the Hennepin County jail.

Defendant remains in custody.