Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Michael Johnson death by force case profile photo

Michael Johnson

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated Nov 25, 2016

Victim Details

Michael Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Milwaukee

WI

2016-11-25

52

Michael

Johnson

07/19/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the crisp air of a late November evening in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the life of Michael Johnson, a 52-year-old Black/African American man, was tragically cut short. On November 25, 2016, Johnson was fatally shot in what investigators would later describe as a targeted attack. The incident was not a random act of violence but a premeditated act that left a community searching for answers.

The Milwaukee Police Department launched a thorough investigation into the homicide. In the months th ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Michael Johnson, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (6)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Obituary for Michael Anthony Johnson at Brett Funeral Home
  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee police ID 2 homicide victims
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 4 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone else been following the civil lawsuits related to Michael Johnson's murder? While the cri... ...Read More
    05/22/2024
    Has anyone else been following the testimony from the forensic experts in the Michael Johnson case? ... ...Read More
    10/09/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Michael Johnson

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Anthony Daniels death by force case in Milwaukee, WI

    Anthony Daniels

    Death: Sep 07, 2017
    In the early evening of September 7, 2017, Anthony Daniels, a 29-year-old African-American man, was s ...Read More
    Carlos Lopez death by force case in Milwaukee, WI

    Carlos Lopez

    Death: Jul 02, 2023
    In the early hours of a Sunday morning in Milwaukee, a 19-year-old Hispanic male named Carlos E. Lop o ...Read More
    Daquell Collins death by force case in Milwaukee, WI

    Daquell Collins

    Death: Apr 01, 2025
    Daquell Rahking Collins, a 6-year-old boy from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tragically lost his life on Apr p ...Read More
    Marquita Walker death by force case in Milwaukee, WI

    Marquita Walker

    Death: May 14, 2018
    On a spring evening in Milwaukee, the life of 25-year-old Marquita Walker was tragically cut short. . ...Read More
    Jacob D. Howard death by force case in Milwaukee, WI

    Jacob D. Howard

    Death: May 02, 2021
    Jacob D. Howard, a 15-year-old sophomore at Homestead High School, tragically lost his life on May 2 ...Read More
    Charlus Robinson death by force case in Milwaukee, WI

    Charlus Robinson

    Death: Sep 01, 2022
    On a tragic morning in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, the life of 18-year-old Charlus Robinson, a Black / Af A ...Read More
    Luis Santiago death by force case in Milwaukee, WI

    Luis Santiago

    Death: Aug 21, 2015
    In the late evening hours of Friday, August 21, 2015, the life of 35-year-old Luis Santiago was trag a ...Read More