Dallas

Bail Increased for Farmers Branch Officer Accused in Teen's Death

A judge has increased the bail for a Farmers Branch police officer who shot and killed a teenage burglary suspect and wounded another boy while off duty.

The judge raised Officer Ken Johnson's bail to $300,000 Monday. Johnson was arrested Wednesday on murder and aggravated assault charges in the March 13 shootings in Addison.

He posted $150,000 bond and left jail the next day.

Dallas County district attorney's office spokeswoman Brittany Dunn said Johnson won't be arrested again if he posts bond to cover the higher amount in the next few days.

Johnson's attorney confirmed to NBC 5 that he did return and post the additional bail money.

The judge denied a request from prosecutors to require Johnson wear a GPS monitoring device but ordered Johnson not to leave Dallas County. Additional restrictions include surrendering his weapons and passport.

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