Bryan Johnson Pleads Guilty in 2023 Shooting | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 11, 2026 · 1m

Sixteen-year-old Bryan Johnson just pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the January 2023 mass shooting at Edmondson Village Shopping Center, where he and his cousin opened fire at a Popeyes, killing 16-year-old Deanta Dorsey and injuring four others. Johnson, now facing life in prison with 25 years suspended, is being held without bail as sentencing looms. His cousin, Daaon Spears, was acquitted of murder earlier this year. Deanta, known as “Dink,” was a beloved teen who loved basketball and gaming — a tragedy that underscores the brutal toll of gun violence on youth and communities…