Deontae Johnson was a 25-year-old man from Detroit who died on October 4, 2017.

Discussion in online unsolved-crime communities has suggested his death may have been a homicide and that the case remains unresolved. Those discussions also raise concerns about potential barriers between communities and law enforcement that can affect witness cooperation. No suspects, persons of interest, arrests, or charges have been reported in the materials reviewed.

If anyone knew Deontae, saw him around October 4, 2017, or has information about his death, please share what is known with the appropriate authorities.