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Ricky Johnson Jr

Case from Lynchburg, VA dated Dec 28, 2020

Victim Details

Ricky Johnson Jr

Male

Black / African American

Lynchburg

VA

2020-12-28

31

Ricky

Johnson Jr

07/15/2026

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In the closing days of 2020, a burst of violence at a Lynchburg, Virginia apartment complex set in motion a tragedy that would cut a man's life short and leave a family grappling with unanswered questions. The tranquil facade of the McCausland Ridge Apartments was shattered on the evening of December 28th, when gunfire erupted, leaving 31-year-old Ricky Johnson Jr. with a life-threatening wound. First responders rushed to the scene, and Johnson was swiftly transported to the UVA Medical Center i ...
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  • WSET: Victim in shooting at Lynchburg apartment complex dies
  • WFXRtv: UPDATE: Man seriously injured after reported shooting at McCausland Ridge Apartments, Lynchburg Police say
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