In Walterboro, South Carolina, a 33-year-old Black/African American man named Kenneth Laquan Johnson, III, lost his life to gun violence on Friday, November 22, 2024. Known affectionately as 'Geezy,' Johnson was born on March 10, 1991, in Green Pond, South Carolina, to Lisa Haynes and Kenneth Johnson, Jr. He was a resident of Walterboro, where he lived with his wife, Bria Johnson, and their four children, Jamareana, Kamora, Ja'Lyshia, and Za'Carri.
Johnson was known for his vibrant and
unapologetic personality, leaving a lasting impression on those who knew him. He attended schools in Colleton County and graduated from Willow Gray Academy in Columbia, South Carolina. He was employed with Blythe Construction. His family and friends remember him for his humor, passion, loyalty, and fierce love for his family.
As of late November 2024, there was no publicly available information regarding any arrests or suspects in connection with the death of Kenneth Johnson. The circumstances surrounding the shooting have not been detailed in available sources. The community held a public visitation on November 29, 2024, followed by a celebration of his life on November 30, 2024, as they mourned his passing.
