Vernon Van Johnson

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Vernon Van Johnson, aged 27, was shot and killed on September 3, 2014, in Baltimore, Maryland. Known as "VJ" and "Smiley" to his friends and family, Johnson was remembered for his vibrant personality and warm demeanor. He was fatally attacked in the area of West Baltimore, adding to a series of violent incidents that contributed to the city’s already concerning homicide rate that year.

The investigation into Johnson's death reflected the ongoing struggles Baltimore faced with violent ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Vernon Van Johnson

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Baltimore

    MD

    2014-09-03

    27

    Vernon Van

    Johnson

    10/26/2024


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