{West Virginia}...A jury has convicted 24 year old Edward Crawford of involuntary manslaughter in the September 30, 2009 shooting death of 26 year old Toney Johnson of Huntington and one count of wanton endangerment. If he gets credit for the one year already served, the minimum Crawford will be sentenced is an additional two years. Crawford testified he acted out of self-defense and did not have intentions of killing anyone. An on-going dispute existed between Crawford and Toney’s brother, Jermaine, who testified that the afternoon of the shooting Johnson’s car and Crawford’s car were near the intersection of 28th Street and Roby Road after a brief collision. Words were exchanged, and Toney got out of the car to approach Crawford. Defense attorneys say Toney was approaching Crawford to stick up for his brother. Crawford stated he saw Toney’s hands reaching in his pants. It was then Crawford said he acted in self-defense and shot him. Crawford will be sentenced September 28th.
