John Roger Johnson

Death by Force
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John Roger Johnson, aged 73, was tragically killed on September 16, 2013, during the Washington Navy Yard shooting in Washington, D.C. Johnson, a logistics analyst, was one of the twelve victims who lost their lives in this mass shooting. He was known for his warm personality and was particularly remembered for his bear hugs, which his daughter fondly referred to as "rib-crunchers".

The perpetrator of this heinous act was Aaron Alexis, a 34-year-old military contractor. Alexis entered B ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    John Roger Johnson

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Washington

    DC

    2013-09-16

    73

    John

    Roger Johnson

    01/08/2025

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