Dallas shooting: Who was Micah Xavier Johnson?

By Paul McGeough
Updated July 11 2016 - 4:13am, first published July 10 2016 - 4:52pm
Micah Xavier Johnson who shot dead five police officers, injuring seven more in Dallas last week.
Micah Xavier Johnson who shot dead five police officers, injuring seven more in Dallas last week.
Micah Xavier Johnson, right, with Professor Griff of Public Enemy who denies knowing him. Photo: Facebook
Micah Xavier Johnson, right, with Professor Griff of Public Enemy who denies knowing him. Photo: Facebook

Dallas, Texas: They called him X – as in his middle initial. Some thought him cool – "not a violent or rough dude," in the judgment of Israel Cooper, a mate who'd known him for a couple of years.

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