Brian Johnson, 25, was fatally shot on May 28, 2015, in the Vermont Knolls neighborhood of Los Angeles. Coroner’s records list a gunshot wound as the cause of death; despite attempts to save him he succumbed to his injuries. The shooting occurred on a Thursday and was handled by the LAPD’s homicide division.

Investigators treated the incident as a violent encounter and interviewed witnesses while pursuing multiple leads. Detectives explored whether the killing was gang-related or motivated by other factors and asked the community to contact Crime Stoppers with anonymous tips. The case remained open as officers continued to seek information to identify the person responsible.

If anyone knew Brian, witnessed the incident, or has information that could help solve this homicide, please consider coming forward.