Roger Wayne Johnson, a 36-year-old white male, was a self-employed handyman living in Louisville, Kentucky. His life was unexpectedly cut short on Thursday, September 10, 2020, when he was killed in a double shooting in the Shawnee neighborhood. The incident occurred at 102 North 40th Street. Another person was injured in the shooting but survived.
News reports at the time identified Johnson as the deceased victim.
Born in Louisville on November 8, 1983, Johnson was a father to a daughter and a son. His family, including his father, brother, and grandmothers, survived him. A visitation and funeral service were held in his honor the following week at a local funeral home.
Despite the passage of time, the case of Roger Wayne Johnson's death remains unresolved. The Louisville Metro Police Department includes Roger Johnson on its list of open homicides from 2020. To date, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with the shooting. The investigation into his murder is ongoing.
