Justin Johnson, 38, of Salida, California, died of homicide-related injuries after being found with life-threatening wounds in a car parked in a business lot on Salida Boulevard on the night of April 22, 2021. First responders took him to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Detectives report they continue to pursue leads and gather evidence, and investigators have said reliable witness testimony and more concrete evidence are needed to move the case forward.

Johnson’s death has had a profound impact on his family and the Salida community. If anyone has information about the events that night or observed suspicious activity in the Salida Boulevard business area on April 22, 2021, please contact the Sheriff’s Office.