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Nyjai Sidney Martins Johnson

Case from Richmond, VA dated Aug 05, 2017

Victim Details

Nyjai Sidney Martins Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Richmond

VA

2017-08-05

18

Nyjai

Sidney Martins Johnson

06/19/2026

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In the summer of 2017, the life of 18-year-old Nyjai Sidney Martins Johnson was tragically cut short by gun violence in Richmond, Virginia. On the evening of August 5th, in the city's Gilpin Court neighborhood, Johnson was fatally shot. This event was part of a series of shootings that occurred within a four-hour span in Richmond, marking a period of heightened violence in the city.

Following the shooting, Richmond Police identified Nyjai Sidney Martins Johnson as the victim. In the immed ...
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  • WRIC: Richmond Police identify victim in Gilpin fatal shooting; suspect in custody
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