Tywan Cortez Johnson, a 15-year-old African American male from Cleveland, OH, was tragically shot and killed on March 25, 2017. His death occurred during a violent shootout in the East 79th Street and Woodland Avenue area. Johnson was one of two victims in the incident; the other victim was David Wilder, a 61-year-old adjunct professor at Cleveland State University. Both victims were pronounced dead at the hospital.
The incident took place around 1:30 p.m., and part of the police investigation focused on a red SUV found in the parking lot of the Woodland Place Plaza, which had bullet holes in it. Three men were arrested and charged with aggravated murder in connection with Wilder's death. However, no charges have been announced in relation to Johnson's death.
The suspects involved in the shootout were later indicted on charges related to the deaths of both Wilder and Johnson. They appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to the charges. The case drew significant attention due to the tragic loss of both a young teenager and an esteemed professor in the community.
The investigation into Tywan Cortez Johnson's death remains ongoing, and the community continues to seek justice for the young victim.
