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Vernon Johnson

Case from Temple, TX dated Oct 09, 2024

Victim Details

Vernon Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Temple

TX

2024-10-09

54

Vernon

Johnson

07/15/2026

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On October 9, 2024, Vernon Paul "Tinky" Johnson, aged 54, was fatally shot in Temple, Texas. The incident occurred around 7:20 p.m. in the 700 block of Luna Lane, where Johnson entered the backyard of his neighbor, 52-year-old David Tate. An argument ensued between the two men, culminating in Tate shooting Johnson multiple times. Johnson was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

Following the shooting, David Tate was arrested b ...
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  • kcentv.com: Temple homeowner arrested after a man who entered his yard was shot and killed
  • https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/bell-county/one-dead-in-temple-luna-lane-shooting/
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