Johnston Family Sues Atlanta, Police ATLANTA, GA (WABE) - Today, exactly one year after 92-year old Kathryn Johnston was shot by Atlanta police in her Neal Street home, her family is suing. The suit claims that Atlanta and its police department encouraged corruption, which led to Johnston's death.

Lawyers from the Cochran firm, who represent Johnston's niece in the case, wouldn't specify how much money they'll seek in damages. Attorney Shean Williams says their priority is to stop the violation of citizens' civil rights by a police department he characterized as:

WILLIAMS: A system that had a widespread and persistent practice of allowing and encouraging its officers to violate the constitution and civil rights of its citizens, including Ms. Johnston, in order to meet illegal, mandatory performance quotas.

The suit also claims that the City failed to hold APD accountable for its actions, and to provide adequate training.

Johnston was killed in a botched drug raid on her home. Two former officers are due to report to jail in the coming weeks, and a third has been indicted.
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