Devon A. Johnson, 23, of Minneapolis was killed on March 14, 2024, in St. Paul’s Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood. The death occurred around 11 p.m. near the 1300 block of Wilson Avenue and was counted as St. Paul’s fourth homicide of the year.

Police first responded to reports of gunshots and a damaged vehicle in the middle of the street; witnesses also reported vehicles leaving the scene. Officers later located an unoccupied, damaged car at that location. About a mile away, responding officers observed Johnson driving erratically and stopped his vehicle, which appeared to have been recently involved in a crash. Johnson was found with apparent gunshot injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner identified him as the victim.

Investigators say the motive is unclear and are examining whether the shots fired call, the damaged car, and Johnson’s crash are connected. Anyone with information is asked to contact the St. Paul Police Department.