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A renowned Vallejo rapper is shot and killed at an apartment complex
Johnny Castaneda Jr., also known as "Johnny Ca$h," was a 25-year-old rapper from Richmond, California, who was shot and killed on March 29, 2007, in Vallejo. The shooting occurred at the Sereno Village Apartment complex, where Johnny was shot multiple times, including in the head. He was found in the parking lot of the complex, and was pronounced dead shortly after the incident. Johnny was a rising figure in the Bay Area rap scene, known for his connection to the late Mac Dre's record label, Thi ...Read More
Johnny Castaneda Jr., also known as "Johnny Ca$h," was a 25-year-old rapper from Richmond, California, who was shot and killed on March 29, 2007, in Vallejo. The shooting occurred at the Sereno Village Apartment complex, where Johnny was shot multiple times, including in the head. He was found in the parking lot of the complex, and was pronounced dead shortly after the incident. Johnny was a rising figure in the Bay Area rap scene, known for his connection to the late Mac Dre's record label, Thi ...Read More
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Johnny Castaneda Jr
September 26, 2022
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Vallejo
CA
2007-03-29
25
Johnny
Castaneda Jr
11/15/2025
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