On the evening of December 14, 2019, 21-year-old Jacoby Keland Johnson and his friend, 20-year-old Tyler Darcell Robinson, were found inside a parked car at the Tammera Place Apartments on Chalkville School Road in Birmingham, Alabama, both dead of gunshot wounds. Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office opened a homicide investigation.

Johnson was active in school and sports: a four-year letterman at Huffman High School (class of 2017), a drummer, and a multi-sport athlete who played varsity football for the Huffman Vikings as a running back and wide receiver. He attended Miles College, where he played linebacker, and later Fortis College. His obituary describes him as a beloved son, brother, and friend.

No arrests have been announced and the double homicide remains officially unsolved. Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama has offered a cash reward for tips. Jacoby’s mother, Emma Johnson, has publicly said she believes three people are responsible and has sought additional reward money through a GoFundMe to prompt leads.

If anyone knew Jacoby, Tyler, or saw activity near Tammera Place Apartments that night, please share what can help bring answers.