On the evening of May 10, 2023, 17-year-old Nia Johnson was shot inside her family home on the 1800 block of Tanow Place in District Heights, Maryland. A 12th grader at Oxon Hill High School, she enjoyed reading, writing, and cooking. Prince George’s County officers arrived around 9:35 p.m. and found Nia and her father with gunshot wounds. Nia was taken to a nearby hospital and died a short time later; her father was transported with life-threatening injuries.

Police have described the incident as domestic-related but have not released detailed information about what happened inside the home. Authorities say they are not searching for any outstanding suspects, and detectives, working with the State’s Attorney’s Office, are investigating who was armed and whether charges should be filed.

Neighbors described the largely senior community as stunned by the violence. If anyone knew Nia, her family, or has information about that night, please contact investigators.