Brandon Michcal Johnson was 26 when he was killed in Newport News, Virginia, on May 2, 2012. Authorities later determined his death to be a homicide and investigators say he had been fatally shot. The initial circumstances were unclear, prompting an extended investigation by the Newport News Police Department.

The investigation continued for several months. On August 16, 2012, police arrested a suspect identified as Thomas at his Newport News home and charged him with Johnson’s murder. Investigators cited scene evidence and witness statements as tying Thomas to the shooting.

The arrest marked a major development in a case that affected the local community and Johnson’s family. If anyone knew Brandon, saw him or Thomas in the area around May 2, 2012, or has information that could help, please come forward.