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Samuel Johnson

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the late hours of a December evening in West Memphis, Arkansas, the life of 21-year-old Samuel Johnson was tragically cut short. On December 28, 2022, at approximately 10:54 PM, police responded to reports of gunfire at the intersection of Ingram Boulevard and East Barton Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered Samuel Johnson, a male resident of West Memphis, lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds.

Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene and attempted to sta ...Read More
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  • https://www.actionnews5.com: 2 teens, woman arrested after deadly shooting in West Memphis
  • WREG.com: West Memphis man killed in shooting
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    Victim Details

    Samuel Johnson

    Male

    Black / African American

    West Memphis

    AR

    2022-12-28

    21

    Samuel

    Johnson

    11/13/2025

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