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Johnell Johnson

Case from Chicago, IL dated Aug 23, 2016

Victim Details

Johnell Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2016-08-23

37

Johnell

Johnson

07/13/2026

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Johnell Johnson, a 37-year-old African American male, was found dead on August 23, 2016, in Chicago, IL. He was a member of the Black Gangsters on the city's West Side. Johnson was discovered in the street, having been shot in the face. The circumstances surrounding his death were part of a broader pattern of violence in Chicago, which has been grappling with high murder rates.

The investigation into Johnell Johnson's murder revealed that he was targeted in a gang-related incident. The Ch ...
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  • DNAinfo Chicago: North Lawndale Shooting Kills Johnell Johnson, Police Say
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man found shot to death in North Lawndale identified
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