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Ira Johnson

Death by Force
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Ira Johnson, aged 55, tragically lost his life on May 19, 2018, in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was one of the victims in a double shooting incident that occurred in the Penrose neighborhood of north St. Louis. The shooting took place around 10:30 PM on a Saturday night, and alongside Ira Johnson, 61-year-old Sylvester Caston was also fatally shot at the scene. The incident was part of a broader pattern of gun violence that has plagued the city, contributing to its high per capita homicide rate. ...Read More
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  • 2 men killed, vehicle stolen in North City shooting
  • stltoday.com: Two victims shot, killed in north St. Louis Saturday night
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    Victim Details

    Ira Johnson

    Male

    Saint-louis

    MO

    2018-05-19

    55

    Ira

    Johnson

    11/18/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Just thinking about the implications of that stolen car in Ira Johnson and Sylvester Caston's case. ... ...Read More
    10/05/2024
    I was reading about the tragic passing of Ira Johnson and Sylvester Caston, and my heart goes out to... ...Read More
    02/01/2024
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