A man who shot a Gulfport police officer twice at close range has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars, but he could be out in 13.WLOX-TV reported that Corey Johnson, 23, pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer as part of a plea deal. He was originally charged with attempted murder, which carries a life sentence.Defense Attorney Michael Crosby said Johnson will be eligible for parole halfway through his time served. And since he's already been behind bars for two years, Johnson could be released in 13 years.The shooting happened early Nov. 23, 2014 after Officer Dolton Bradley tried to stop a vehicle at an intersection.

A man who shot a Gulfport police officer twice at close range has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars, but he could be out in 13.

WLOX-TV reported that Corey Johnson, 23, pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer as part of a plea deal. He was originally charged with attempted murder, which carries a life sentence.


Defense Attorney Michael Crosby said Johnson will be eligible for parole halfway through his time served. And since he's already been behind bars for two years, Johnson could be released in 13 years.

The shooting happened early Nov. 23, 2014 after Officer Dolton Bradley tried to stop a vehicle at an intersection.



