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Rodney Johnson

Case from Compton, CA dated Mar 30, 2017

Victim Details

Rodney Johnson

Male

Compton

CA

2017-03-30

48

Rodney

Johnson

07/22/2026

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Rodney Johnson, a 48-year-old resident of Compton, California, was tragically killed on March 30, 2017. The incident occurred shortly before 8 p.m. at the intersection of North Wilmington Avenue and West Brazil Street. According to reports, Johnson had gone to a nearby home with his son to resolve a conflict his son had earlier in the day. As they were returning to their vehicle after the meeting, an unknown assailant approached and shot Johnson multiple times in the back. Johnson collapsed in t ...
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