Eddie Johnson, a 41-year-old Black man, was killed in the early hours of July 16, 2025, when multiple gunshots were fired into his home in the 5300 block of Bank Street in Baton Rouge. The shooting occurred about 3:15 a.m.; Johnson was struck in the back and died at the scene. The Baton Rouge Police Department’s Homicide Division opened an investigation immediately.

No motive has been identified and no suspects have been named. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers as the case remains active. If anyone saw activity on Bank Street that night or has information about Eddie Johnson, please share what is known with investigators.