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Austin Johnson

Case from Dawson, GA dated Apr 16, 2023

Victim Details

Austin Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Dawson

GA

2023-04-16

25

Austin

Johnson

Yes

07/14/2026

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In the small city of Dawson, Georgia, the life of a young man, known for his love of fashion and a bright smile, was brought to an abrupt and tragic end. Austin Cordell Johnson, a 25-year-old father and a 2016 graduate of Terrell Middle High School where he had been a standout football player, was shot and killed on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Remembered by friends and family by his nickname 'Audemar Piguet,' a nod to his appreciation for his appearance, including his clothes, jewelry, and cologne, ...
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  • GBI Makes Arrest in Dawson Homicide Investigation
  • UPDATE: Man found not guilty in Dawson shooting death - WALB
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