Deshawn Johnson

Murdered
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Deshawn Johnson, age 23, was fatally shot on May 14, 2017, in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The shooting also claimed the life of Breyon Cowans, aged 24. The incident took place during a period of heightened violence in Chicago, particularly in neighborhoods like Austin, which have struggled with systemic poverty and high crime rates. Deshawn was remembered by family and friends as a caring individual who put family first and was dedicated to his work as a Field Service Technicia ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Deshawn Johnson

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Chicago

    IL

    2017-05-14

    23

    Deshawn

    Johnson

    10/23/2024

    1


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    11/17/2024
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    09/20/2023
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