Melvin Johnson

Murdered

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Melvin Johnson, a 39-year-old resident of Oakland, California, was killed on December 27, 2016, in East Oakland, not far from a street memorial for his son and grandson. This tragic incident marked the third generation of his family to fall victim to Oakland’s ongoing violence. In August 2013, Johnson's 20-year-old son, Andrew Thomas, and 16-month-old grandson, Drew Leon Deon Jackson, were killed while visiting Oakland for a birthday party. They were shot in the middle of the night while sleep ...Read More
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Victim Details

Melvin Johnson

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Oakland

CA

2016-12-27

39

Melvin

Johnson

10/14/2024

1


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Does anyone know if the Melvin Johnson case is listed in the Namus database? I've been trying to gat... ...Read More
09/09/2024
Is there any information on whether there are cameras in the vicinity of Melvin's last known locatio... ...Read More
11/20/2023
We are asking for your help in solving the heartbreaking murder of Melvin. This senseless act has le... ...Read More
05/17/2023