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On September 22, 2023, 40-year-old Jeffery Johnson was fatally shot near East 17th and French Streets in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred just before noon, with reports indicating that Johnson was struck multiple times in the back and abdomen. Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Investigations revealed that earlier that day, both Johnson and the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Defonta “Tayâ ...Read More
Investigations revealed that earlier that day, both Johnson and the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Defonta “Tayâ ...Read More
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Jeffery L Johnson
Male
Black / African American
Erie
PA
2023-09-22
40
Jeffery
L Johnson
11/12/2025







