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Willie James Johnson

Case from Bessemer, AL dated Jun 25, 2025

Victim Details

Willie James Johnson III

Male

Black / African American

Bessemer

AL

2025-06-25

24

Willie

James Johnson

07/03/2026

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In the late hours of a Wednesday night in Bessemer, Alabama, the life of Willie James Johnson III was tragically cut short. On June 25, 2025, the 24-year-old man was found shot near an abandoned house on Clarendon Avenue. The sound of gunfire had pierced the night around 10:20 p.m., prompting a response from law enforcement. When they arrived, they found Johnson suffering from gunshot wounds. He was quickly transported to a local hospital, but despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumb ...
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  • WBMA: 24-year-old man shot to death in Bessemer Wednesday night
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