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Ricky Johnson Sr.

Case from Lynchburg, VA dated Mar 04, 2018

Victim Details

Ricky Johnson Sr.

Male

Black / African American

Lynchburg

VA

2018-03-04

51

Ricky

Johnson Sr.

07/01/2026

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In the late winter of 2018, the community of Lynchburg, Virginia, was shaken by the violent death of a longtime resident. Ricky Johnson Sr., a 51-year-old man, was fatally wounded in a shooting on Sunday, March 4th. The incident cut short the life of a man known to his friends and family, leaving behind a legacy of memories and a demand for answers that would go unanswered. In the immediate aftermath, details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting were scarce, and the Lynchburg Police Dep ...
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    Just thinking about Ricky and his family today. It's been over five years since his passing, and it�... ...Read More
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