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Deon L. Johnson

Case from Columbus, OH dated Apr 16, 2014

Victim Details

Deon L. Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2014-04-16

36

Deon

L. Johnson

06/30/2026

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Deon L. Johnson, a 36-year-old African American man from Columbus, OH, was tragically shot and killed on April 16, 2014, while sitting in his car in the parking lot of the North YMCA on Sandalwood Place. The incident occurred during an argument that escalated into a shooting. Johnson was pronounced dead shortly after police arrived at the scene. The car he was in was taken to the morgue, and a gray or beige 2000 Chevy Impala was seen fleeing the scene.

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  • The Columbus Dispatch: Man shot to death in YMCA parking lot on North Side

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    I was just reading about Deon L. Johnson's case again and something really caught my attention this ... ...Read More
    01/12/2025
    Did anyone else catch the details on how close this all happened to the YMCA? It's really unsettling... ...Read More
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