In the fall of 2021, the life of a promising young athlete was tragically cut short on the streets of Shreveport, Louisiana. Clinton 'Three' Johnson III, a 15-year-old African American male, was fatally shot on the evening of October 11, 2021. A sophomore at Woodlawn High School, Johnson was a talented and dedicated basketball player who had just left practice shortly before the incident occurred.
The events of that evening unfolded in the Cedar Grove neighborhood.
Johnson was riding a motorbike in the 700 block of Turner Lane when an SUV reportedly pulled up alongside him. Someone from within the vehicle opened fire, striking the teenager multiple times. Emergency services transported Johnson to Oschner LSU Health Shreveport, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The sudden and violent nature of his death sent shockwaves through his family, friends, and the wider Shreveport community.
In the wake of the shooting, Johnson was remembered by his coach, Kenny Wayne Goldman, as a player who was on the cusp of becoming the starting point guard for the Woodlawn Knights. His mother, Sharon Johnson, a local pastor, expressed profound grief over the senseless act of violence that claimed her son's life. The community rallied in support of the Johnson family, holding a rally at a local church to honor his memory and to call for an end to the gun violence that has affected so many young lives in the city.
The investigation into the murder of Clinton Johnson was launched by local law enforcement. However, despite the public outcry and calls for justice, the case has remained unsolved. To date, there have been no arrests made in connection with the shooting, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation into his death is considered to be ongoing.
