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Shavonta Johnson

Death by Force
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On the evening of September 18, 2015, a burst of gunfire shattered the peace in a Milwaukee, Wisconsin neighborhood, claiming the life of 28-year-old Shavonta Johnson, a Black / African American male. The fatal shooting occurred shortly after 5 p.m. outside of a residence near the intersection of N. 39th and Locust streets. Johnson was struck by bullets in what authorities described as a drive-by shooting. He was quickly transported to a local hospital, but tragically succumbed to his injuries. ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Shavonta Johnson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Milwaukee

    WI

    2015-09-18

    28

    Shavonta

    Johnson

    11/12/2025

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