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Othneil Johnson

Case from Lithonia, GA dated Apr 04, 2021

Victim Details

Othneil Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Lithonia

GA

2021-04-04

45

Othneil

Johnson

07/04/2026

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On a Sunday afternoon in Lithonia, Georgia, the community was shaken by a burst of violence that claimed the life of 45-year-old Othneil Johnson. The incident, which occurred on April 4, 2021, also left a 15-year-old boy wounded.

DeKalb County police responded to the scene at the Fairington Ridge apartment complex off Panola Road at approximately 12:15 p.m. Upon their arrival, they discovered Mr. Johnson with fatal gunshot wounds. The teenage victim was transported to a local hospital in ...
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  • ajc: Man killed in double shooting at DeKalb apartment complex
  • 11Alive.com: Police in DeKalb investigate double shooting on Easter that left 1 dead, juvenile hurt
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    I've been reflecting a lot on the tragic loss of Othneil Johnson and can't help but think about the ... ...Read More
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    I came across the news about Othneil Johnson and it's just beyond tragic. I can't stop thinking abou... ...Read More
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