On July 1, 2024, at about 7:33 a.m. Cincinnati police found 32-year-old Jawan Johnson unresponsive in a front yard near Newbedford Avenue and Summit Road in the Roselawn neighborhood. Johnson had a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Cincinnati Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating.

Authorities have not released details about suspects or a motive. A man was arrested on an allegation of providing false information to police in connection with the inquiry, but reports do not say whether he is linked directly to the shooting. The Homicide Unit is asking anyone with information to call 513-352-3542.

If anyone knew Jawan Johnson or witnessed activity in the Roselawn area that morning, please contact Cincinnati police with what was seen or heard.