Johnnie Stephen Dixson Jr., a 19-year-old from Miami, Florida, tragically lost his life on June 8, 2021. The incident occurred in the Brownsville neighborhood of Miami, where Johnnie and another 19-year-old, Lucretia Braithwaite, were victims of a drive-by shooting. According to reports, the two were sitting inside a parked vehicle in the 5200 block of Northwest 29th Avenue when an unknown assailant drove up next to them and opened fire.
The vehicle they were in crashed into a fence as they attempted to escape, but the shooter continued to fire, resulting in fatal injuries to both victims. Lucretia Braithwaite died at the scene, while Johnnie Dixson Jr. was transported to the hospital in critical condition and succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
The Miami-Dade Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting, releasing surveillance footage that captured the moments leading up to and following the attack. The footage showed the victims' vehicle being targeted and the subsequent crash. Despite the release of this video and appeals to the public for information, the identities of the shooter or shooters remain unknown. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward, but as of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the case.
The investigation into the deaths of Johnnie Stephen Dixson Jr. and Lucretia Braithwaite is ongoing. The Miami-Dade Police Department continues to seek leads and gather evidence to identify and apprehend those responsible for this senseless act of violence. The community has been encouraged to assist by providing any information that could help solve the case and bring justice to the victims and their families.
