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Alexander Joseph Johnson

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of July 21, 2016, a single act of violence irrevocably shattered the quiet of an Aurora, Colorado, apartment complex and ended the life of 21-year-old Alexander Joseph Johnson. A male resident of Aurora, Johnson was discovered in his car, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. The vehicle was parked outside the Viridian Apartments, located at 1276 S. Joliet St. near the Gardens on Havana.

Responding to a call around 12:35 a.m., Aurora police offi ...Read More
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  • FOX31 Denver: 21-year-old man dies after being found shot in car at Aurora apartment complex
  • KUSA: Suspect on the run after fatal shooting in Aurora
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    Victim Details

    Alexander Joseph Johnson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Aurora

    CO

    2016-07-21

    21

    Alexander

    Joseph Johnson

    11/14/2025

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