Willie James Johnson, known as Chill, was 48 when he died on July 30, 2019, in Greenville County, South Carolina. A Greer resident and long-time local, he died after being taken to Prisma Health. His death is recorded in regional databases tracking victims of gun violence and death by force.

Born October 31, 1970, he was the son of Dollie Mae Johnson and the late Willie Gene Martin. He was survived by his mother, two daughters — Daphne Johnson of Greer and Tykeria Blakely of Spartanburg — three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were handled by Watkins, Garrett & Woods Mortuary and took place the following week.

Johnson’s name appears among other Taylors and Greer victims listed in archives of violent or unsolved crimes; specific public details about any suspect apprehension have not been widely publicized. Did anyone in the community have information about Willie’s death or the circumstances leading up to it?