Joshua Lee Woods was 25 when he was killed on the evening of June 17, 2020, in Springfield, Missouri. Born November 2, 1994, in Kansas City and raised in nearby Nixa, he was remembered by family and friends for his infectious smile, giving nature, and interests that included baseball, drumming, skateboarding and his faith at First Central Baptist Church in Highlandville.

On June 17 Joshua accompanied 48-year-old Rick Johnson and 27-year-old Rick Johnson Jr. to an apartment complex in Springfield to confront people they believed had stolen from the elder Johnson. A resident inside fired a gun through the door, and Joshua was struck and killed.

Investigators did not charge the resident who fired. In late August 2020 prosecutors charged Rick Johnson Sr. and Rick Johnson Jr. with second-degree murder under Missouri’s felony murder rule and with unlawful use of a weapon; both men were already incarcerated on unrelated matters when the charges were announced.

Did anyone who knew Joshua or witnessed the events at the apartment come forward with additional details?