Myasia Johnson, a 15-year-old girl from Grand Rapids, Michigan, died on June 13, 2025, of a gunshot wound she suffered the previous evening. Officers found Johnson inside a residence on the 700 block of North Avenue NE after a call about 11:35 p.m. on June 12; she was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and died the next morning. Family remembered her for her smile and her love of dancing, music, and doing hair.

Investigators say the shooting happened while young people were handling an illegally possessed firearm. A 15-year-old boy was taken into custody and charged with reckless discharge of a firearm; authorities said he will be charged as a juvenile. Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom called the incident a truly senseless death and highlighted the dangers of illegally possessed guns in the hands of young people.

If anyone knew Myasia, saw activity at the 700 block of North Avenue NE on the night of June 12, or has information about the weapon, please share what you know with investigators.