Homicide Report > Brian Johnson, 28

Brian Johnson, 28

Died April 16, 2011

Brian Johnson, a 28-year-old black man, was fatally shot Saturday, April 16, near 96th Street and Airport Street in Westchester, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Police were called regarding a shooting about 12:30 p.m., according to a Los Angeles Police Department news release. When officers arrived, they found Johnson in a car suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Officers also discovered another injured man, as well as a woman in the car, but she was unharmed, police said.

The two men were taken to a hospital for their injuries where Johnson was later pronounced dead. The second male victim survived a gunshot wound to the foot, authorities said.

It is unknown if the shooting was gang-related.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Pacific Division homicide Dets. Armarentos or Morgan at (310) 482-6369. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800-222-8477).

— Los Angeles Times

96th Street & Airport Boulevard
 
 

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Updated: April 26, 2011 at 5:45 p.m.

 
 

Three reader comments about Brian Johnson

Your brother is missing you so much. It just doesn't seem right seeing him and not seeing you. Fly your wings with a smile.

— LISA
April 19, 2011 at 1:11 p.m.

I MISS and LOVE YOU So Much! I cant believe your gone this just does not seem right! Our family will never be the same with out our Teddy Bear around laughing and telling us back in the day stories! I hope you are watching over us like you were down here! GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN! TEARS!

— YOUR FAVORITE!
May 11, 2011 at 3:53 p.m.

Has there been any arrest on this case?

— TrumpTight
May 12, 2011 at 5:58 a.m.

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