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John Roger Johnson

Case from Washington, DC dated Sep 16, 2013

Victim Details

John Roger Johnson

Male

White / Caucasian

Washington

DC

2013-09-16

73

John

Roger Johnson

07/28/2026

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John Roger Johnson, a 73-year-old male, was tragically killed on September 16, 2013, during the mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. He was the oldest of the twelve victims who lost their lives in the attack. Johnson was working as a logistics analyst for a civilian contractor at the naval facility at the time of his death.

A resident of Derwood, Maryland, Johnson was remembered as a kind and cheerful man, well-known for his warm greetings and powerful bear hugs. ...
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  • Washington Navy Yard shooting - Wikipedia
  • John Roger Johnson – In Memoriam ‹ Resolute Online: Spring 2014
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