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Cory Johnson

Case from Denton, TX dated Jan 11, 2023

Victim Details

Cory Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Denton

TX

2023-01-11

43

Cory

Johnson

07/07/2026

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On January 11, 2023, 43-year-old Cory Johnson was found with multiple gunshot wounds in his apartment on Eagle Drive in Denton, Texas. Responding to a 911 call about possible gunfire around 10:30 p.m., Denton police officers discovered Johnson's apartment door slightly ajar and heard him calling for help. Despite being able to speak briefly with first responders, Johnson was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead later that night.

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  • Denton Record-Chronicle: 43-year-old shot and killed Wednesday night; no arrests made
  • Dallas News: Police searching for suspect in fatal shooting at Denton apartment complex
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