Derek Jerell Johnson, a 32-year-old African American man, was killed in Houston, Texas on August 8, 2021. Authorities describe his death as a violent crime; investigators have been gathering evidence and pursuing leads to identify those responsible.

The Houston Police Department and prosecutors have conducted multiple court hearings as the legal process moves forward.

Family, friends, and the community have held vigils, memorials, and fundraisers in Derek’s memory while supporting the pursuit of justice. If anyone has information about Derek Johnson’s death or the events of August 8, 2021, please come forward to the Houston authorities.