A man accused of fatally shooting another man in Dubuque has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. 24 year old Aaron Johnson pleaded not guilty in Iowa District Court of Dubuque County to charges of first-degree murder, first-degree robbery and felon in possession of a firearm. Johnson is accused of fatally shooting 31 ear old Lonnie Burns on February 7th. Reports say Johnson was identified as the shooter through multiple interviews with others present during the shooting, as well as traffic camera footage. Johnson’s attorneys previously filed documents stating that he intends to argue he acted in self-defense.Â
Johnson Pleads Not Guilty In Fatal Shooting of Lonnie Burns
By Mark Evenstad
Apr 20, 2023 | 1:04 PM