Demeris Johnson, a 31-year-old Black/African American man, was found dead in the road near East Seneca Street and North Ridgeway Road in Tucson shortly before 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Responding officers and Tucson Fire Department personnel discovered Johnson with obvious signs of trauma and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Tucson Police Department is investigating the death as a homicide.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the anonymous tip line at 88-CRIME.

If anyone knew Demeris Johnson or saw activity near East Seneca and North Ridgeway the morning of October 12, did you notice anything that could help the investigation?