In the early hours of a Wednesday morning, on June 3, 2020, the life of 29-year-old Black / African American mother, Ashli Koren Johnson, was tragically cut short in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Police responded to reports of gunfire around 3 a.m. near the intersection of Hall Avenue and West Stevens Street in the city's Riverview neighborhood. Upon their arrival, they discovered Johnson inside her car, having sustained apparent gunshot wounds.
First responders attempted to render aid, but
Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators determined that she had been traveling east when the shooting occurred, after which her vehicle struck several other cars. The incident was declared the city's 15th homicide of the year.
In the wake of her death, family members were left grappling with unanswered questions, uncertain as to why Johnson was on the West Side that morning. Described as a strong, fun-loving, and caring woman, Johnson was a dedicated mother to her four children. Her family remembered her as a helper and a healer who worked hard to ensure her children felt happy and loved. As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made in connection with Ashli Koren Johnson's death, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
