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Ricky Johnson Sr.

Death by Force
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Ricky Johnson Sr., a 51-year-old resident of Lynchburg, Virginia, tragically lost his life on March 4, 2018, due to a fatal shooting. The incident occurred in the Diamond Hill area of Lynchburg, specifically on Fillmore Street near 17th Street. According to reports, officers from the Lynchburg Police Department responded to the scene around 11:15 p.m. and found Johnson suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of the Lynchburg Fire Department, Johnson succumbed to his injuries at the sc ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Ricky Johnson Sr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Lynchburg

    VA

    2018-03-04

    51

    Ricky

    Johnson Sr.

    11/26/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Just thinking about Ricky and his family today. It's been over five years since his passing, and itâ... ...Read More
    08/06/2024
    Does anyone else feel utterly frustrated with how the investigation into Ricky Johnson Sr.'s case se... ...Read More
    07/30/2024
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