“The City of Baltimore and the women and men of the Baltimore Police Department have waited a long time for this verdict. The heartless murders of Officer Keona Holley and Justin Johnson shook Baltimore to its core. I thank the jury for their service, BPD Detectives for their tireless work investigating these cases, and ASA Kurt Bjorklund for the many hours and late nights he continues to put in to deliver justice on behalf of the victims, their loved ones, and the community. There is still more work to be done as we approach the trial date for the co-defendant in this case, and even more work to be done to heal from the unimaginable trauma of these murders.” - Ivan J. Bates, State’s Attorney