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Dreshaun Johnson

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of April 8, 2022, the life of 23-year-old Dreshaun Johnson, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short in a burst of gunfire at an Alfa gas station on Washington Street in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Johnson was a passenger in a car with friends when the driver noticed they were being followed. Seeking a well-lit area, they pulled into the gas station. As Johnson attempted to exit the vehicle and flee, he was fatally shot in the head. Another ...Read More
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  • Boston.com: Man killed in Roslindale shooting identified as Dreshaun Johnson, 31
  • Man Killed In Roslindale Shooting Identified As Dreshaun Johnson
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    Victim Details

    Dreshaun Johnson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Boston

    MA

    2022-04-08

    23

    Dreshaun

    Johnson

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It's really hard to wrap my head around the fact that Dreshaun was taken from us in such a sudden an... ...Read More
    07/05/2024
    I've been following Dreshaun Johnson's case for a while now, and I can't stop thinking about the imp... ...Read More
    02/15/2024
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