The army veteran who had been sent home from Afghanistan after being accused of sexually harassing a fellow soldier was the army veteran who shot and killed five police officers during a protest in Dallas on Friday.

Xavier Micah Johnson, who lived with his family in a suburb of Mesquite where he played basketball for extended periods, fatally shot five officers and injured seven others before being killed by police using a remote-controlled bomb.

Established in Dallas, the New Black Panther Party and the African American Defense League, which he “endorsed” on his Facebook page, demonstrated that the 25-year-old had a keen interest in politics, regardless of what his friends claimed.

The photo in his profile showed him raising his fist and wearing a dashiki, with a flag of Pan-African green and black as the background, while the words “Power” and “Black” were written above him.

The armed forces stated that Johnson was enlisted in the army reserve as a private first class with a focus on carpentry and masonry for a duration of six years, commencing in 2009. In May 2014, during his deployment in Afghanistan, he faced allegations of sexual harassment from a female soldier six months into his tour.

Bradford, the military lawyer representing him, stated that counseling is typically sought before taking more drastic measures, but in this highly unusual case, the recommendation was different. The US army sent him back with an honorable discharge, as opposed to recommending another course of action.

“In his situation, it was evidently so flagrant, it was not only the action itself,” Glendening informed the Associated Press.

Johnson, who was instructed to refrain from any interaction with her, was pursuing a restraining order to ensure his distance from her and her family, regardless of their whereabouts. Meanwhile, the victim expressed her desire for him to “seek psychological assistance,” as stated in a court document that Glendening reviewed during their phone conversation on Friday.

“But for the advantage of my client,” he stated. “Somebody truly messed up,” he expressed. Glendening mentioned that Johnson was scheduled to be dismissed from the military in September 2014 due to the occurrence, but instead received an honorable discharge several months afterward.

When authorities searched Johnson’s home on Friday they found bomb-making materials, ballistic vests, rifles, ammunition, and a personal journal of combat tactics.

David O. Brown, the Chief of Police in Dallas, said that before he was killed, the man who acted alone and was not affiliated with any group, was told by negotiators that he had killed. Chief Johnson cited the fatal shootings of black men by police officers in Minnesota and Louisiana, which prompted the protest march in Dallas and other cities.

The movement, which disavowed violence, immediately made it clear that there was no connection to Johnson, and the police, who were guarding a peaceful march with Black Lives Matter activists, repudiated the shootings. The suspect said he was upset with white people and wanted to kill white officers and white people.

In light of the homicide in Louisiana, the African American Defense League, one of the groups Johnson “favorited” on Facebook, shared a statement earlier this week promoting hostility towards law enforcement.

It’s time to visit Louisiana and have a barbecue! We must rally the troops, attending conventions and making a lot of noise. But don’t worry, I don’t mean we have to march. We need to know what we must do, and you do too! In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Alton Sterling was shot and killed by the police, known as “The Pig.”

The statement was credited to Dr Mauricelm-Lei Millere, a prominent figure in the organization.

Johnson also “liked” the Black Panther Party, another group whose leaders have long expressed virulently antisemitic and anti-white opinions, as described by the Southern Poverty Law Center, as well as the Black Liberation Riders Party and the Nation of Islam.

Among the likes of Johnson’s web series “Archaeologist Black Love” and the Cultural Center “Rootz Nubian,” famous African-Americans visit the main character, whose main focus is on the accomplishments and history of African-Americans, using machine time. They also explore matters of Black love and the Black community, which are the main topics of discussion on various social media platforms.

Professor Griff, also known as Richard Griffin, embraces a radical form of Afrocentrism. He has shared this information on his Facebook account, as well as in statements made to the Dallas Police Department.

According to historical records, Johnson had no criminal charges against him. His parents, as shown in local court records, were divorced. Griffin, a member of the influential hip hop group Public Enemy, known for its politically charged lyrics, stated on his Facebook page on Friday afternoon. He said, “He does not advocate killing cops.”

He graduated from John Horn High School in Mesquite, where officials said he was a member of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. It was believed that he shared a two-story tan brick home in Mesquite with his family.

Sharon Carter, who is employed in the registrar’s office of the district and resides near Johnson’s residence, mentioned that she never observed him carrying any weapons but noticed him occasionally dressed in military attire when he departed for army reservist training.

“They claim he was distant during his high school years,” Carter stated. “I never really engaged in conversation with him. He preferred to remain solitary.”

On his birthday in 2014, a relative praised Johnson as a “strong army definitely” on his Facebook page, calling him a brother, son, friend, and handsome mention, who is loving, entertaining, and deserving of admiration.

He was in the downtown area, and I wondered why. Why was he crying with pain in his eyes? It is true, I saw a post on her Facebook page from a family member saying that Johnson had been killed. She did not respond to the messages on Facebook.

Cooper stated that he and Johnson engaged in a game of basketball at a park adjacent to his residence. “He would spend a total of eight hours there, as if it were his occupation. Simply playing basketball,” he expressed. Cooper’s acquaintance, Israel, mentioned that Johnson went by the name Xavier, his middle name, possessed a “chill aura,” had no strong political leanings, and appeared to be well-educated.

Cooper expressed astonishment as he found it hard to believe, as the suspect turned out to be Johnson, someone who is not typically prone to violence or aggression.