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James Michael Johnson

Case from Worcester, MA dated Dec 08, 2021

Victim Details

James Michael Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Worcester

MA

2021-12-08

35

James

Michael Johnson

06/27/2026

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In the early hours of a cold December morning in Worcester, Massachusetts, the life of 35-year-old James Michael Johnson, a Black male, was tragically cut short. On December 8, 2021, Johnson and his brother, Marcus Thibodeau, were outside the Diamond Inn on Grafton Street when they were both fatally shot. The brothers had reportedly gone to the bar to celebrate Thibodeau's 27th birthday.

The evening took a fatal turn around 1:57 AM. According to police reports, after being denied entry be ...
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  • Boston 25 News: Victim killed in Worcester double homicide was involved in Franklin shooting death
  • masslive: Worcester man faces murder, gun charges in double fatal shooting at Diamond Inn bar
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