Elishua James Johnson, a 26-year-old resident of Apopka, Florida, was shot and killed on January 4, 2022. Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a south Apopka neighborhood after a call about a man lying on the ground at East G.H. Washington Street and South Central Avenue; Johnson was found with at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation and announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Family members described Johnson as a good and fearless person; the community and law enforcement continue to seek tips and information.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or saw activity near East G.H. Washington Street and South Central Avenue on January 4, 2022, please contact Crimeline.