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Desmond Johnson

Case from Columbus, OH dated Sep 24, 2019

Victim Details

Desmond L. Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2019-09-24

20

Desmond

Johnson

06/28/2026

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Desmond L. Johnson, a 20-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on September 24, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. He was found seated inside a parked vehicle in the 900 block of Moon Road, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite the immediate response from Columbus Police officers and CFD medics, Desmond was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:23 p.m.

The incident was reported to Columbus Police at approximately 9:12 p.m., and the investigation was quickly launched. However, as of ...
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  • https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/one-dead-following-tuesday-shooting-in-north-columbus/
  • Man shot to death yards away from previous murder - QFM96
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