On the night of December 13, 2017, 20-year-old Des'Juan Johnson was fatally shot in southeast Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred around 10:47 p.m. when Columbus Police officers responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of Frebis Avenue and Alum Creek Drive. Upon arrival, officers found Johnson lying on the side of the road with a gunshot wound. He was subsequently transported to Grant Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly afterward.
The shooting happened while Johnson and an 18-year-old friend, Cameron Simpson, were in a vehicle together on Alum Creek Drive. The car was attacked by individuals using both an assault rifle and handguns, leading to Johnson's death. Cameron Simpson was not physically injured during the shooting, and he reportedly attempted to flee the area afterward. At the time of the incident, there were no known suspects or established motives, and the case remains unsolved.
The tragic death of Des'Juan Johnson was the 111th homicide in Columbus for the year 2017, marking a period of increased gun violence in the city. The Columbus Police Department has continued to appeal for information from the public in an effort to solve the case and bring those responsible to justice. Despite ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made, and authorities are still seeking tips that could provide new leads in this case.
