Mark Johnson Jr., 26, was found dead from gunshot wounds inside an apartment on Highway 44 in Gonzales, Louisiana, after Ascension Parish deputies responded to reports of a shooting at about 1 a.m. on August 1, 2024. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office classified the death as a homicide and opened an active investigation.

Authorities publicly appealed for anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers. As of December 9, 2024, no suspects had been publicly identified or arrested, and officials had not released details about a possible motive or the events leading up to the shooting.

If anyone knew Mark, was in that area that night, or has information that could help investigators, please contact the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.