Greensboro man found not guilty in fatal shooting

NEWPORT, Vt. (WCAX) – A man accused in a fatal shooting in Greensboro has been found not guilty.

Daryl Johnson, of Greensboro, was charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the October 2021 shooting death of Robert Chaplin, 27, of East Hardwick.

Police say the two men were involved in a fight at the Hardwick Quick Stop after Chaplin tried to buy beer. The store clerk refused the sale, believing that Chaplin had already had too much to drink. Police say that’s when Johnson got involved, causing Chaplin to pull over. Later that night, Chaplin showed up at Johnson’s house and Johnson shot Chaplin after he refused to leave the property.

Johnson claimed self-defense. He was released pending trial after a hearing in November 2021.

On Thursday in Orleans County Court, Johnson was found not guilty of any wrongdoing and the case is over. His attorney said Johnson and his family are grateful for the support the communities of Greensboro and Hardwick have given him during this ordeal.

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