On the evening of Sunday, July 23, 2023, a shooting at the Concord Place Apartments on West KL Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan, left 21-year-old Davion Lamar Johnson dead. Johnson was struck by gunfire at about 8:15 p.m., taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital, and later died of his injuries.

Known as Dav, he graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in June 2020 and had worked at places including Walmart and Security Plus. Family remembered him as helpful and close to those he loved; he enjoyed video games, cooking, bowling, travel, and spending time with his long-term girlfriend.

As of late July 2023, no motive had been released and police had not publicly disclosed suspects or arrests while the investigation continued. If anyone has information about the shooting, contact the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office or Silent Observer.