Jonathon Johnson Jr. was killed in a shooting in the early morning hours of May 19, 2024, on Carver Street near Wilkins Avenue in New Roads, Louisiana. He was 16 and a freshman at Zachary High School, where he played on the freshman football team.

The New Roads Police Department investigated the homicide and identified four suspects. On June 24, 21-year-old Michael Anderson of Baker, 22-year-old Brandon Bell of Ventress, and 19-year-old Dylan Bell of Ventress were arrested. A fourth suspect, 19-year-old ZayQuin Joseph of Marksville, was taken into custody on July 2. All four have been charged with second-degree murder. Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing.

On the same day as Johnson’s death there was a separate shooting incident in Pointe Coupee Parish reportedly involving someone from the same group; no one was injured and investigators are examining a possible link between the two events. Does anyone have information about Johnson, his activities that morning, or the persons and vehicles seen in the area?