Johnnie Thomas, 49, was shot and killed near the 11400 block of Alvaro Street in Watts, Los Angeles, on February 4, 2022. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner‑Coroner recorded multiple gunshot wounds as the cause of death; the shooting was reported around 10:38 PM and Thomas died at the scene.

The Los Angeles Police Department assigned Detectives Callian and Bourgeois to the investigation. LAPD investigators described the shooter as an unknown assailant; an arrest was later made and a suspect taken into custody, though the suspect’s identity has not been released. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is handling prosecution as detectives continue to develop the case.

Watts residents held vigils and memorials after Thomas’s death and called for action to curb gun violence. If anyone knew Johnnie Thomas or has information about the shooting, please share what you know with investigators.