On May 4, 2022, Daune Walton Johnson, a 30-year-old resident of Sacramento, California, was found dead on the sidewalk in the 5100 block of Southwest Avenue. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office received a call around 11:24 p.m. reporting a person lying on the sidewalk. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Johnson suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts by the deputies and subsequent intervention by Sacramento Metro Fire, Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation quickly led to the arrest of 35-year-old Roman Julian Lopez, a known felon with a history of violent offenses. Lopez was on formal searchable probation until 2023 due to a 2020 case involving charges of possession of a firearm by a felon, battery against a person with whom he had a previous dating relationship, and assault with a deadly weapon. On May 14, 2022, Lopez was apprehended by the Sacramento Sheriff's Office and charged with the murder of Daune Walton Johnson. He is currently being held at the Sacramento County Main Jail without bail.
The case against Lopez is ongoing, with law enforcement officials continuing to gather evidence and build their case. Lopez's prior criminal history and the circumstances surrounding Johnson's death have drawn significant attention to the case. The community remains vigilant as the legal proceedings unfold, seeking justice for Johnson and his family.
