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Theophlius Johnson III

Case from Kansas-city, MO dated Jul 02, 2023

Victim Details

Theophlius Johnson III

Male

Black / African American

Kansas-city

MO

2023-07-02

26

Theophlius

Johnson III

07/15/2026

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On the evening of July 2, 2023, a violent altercation occurred in Kansas City, Missouri, resulting in the death of 26-year-old Theophlius Johnson III. Officers from the Kansas City Police Department were dispatched to the 2000 block of Oakley Avenue shortly before 5:00 p.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, first responders discovered the African American male victim lying in the front yard of a residence, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel attempted ...
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  • KSHB 41 Kansas City News: KCPD investigating homicide near 20th, Oakley
  • Police identify 26-year-old man fatally shot on Sunday afternoon in ...
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    Has anyone else noticed the memorial set up on Oakley Avenue for Theophlius? I drove by recently and... ...Read More
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    Does anyone else feel like this case isn't getting enough attention? Theophlius was just 26 years ol... ...Read More
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