Larry Johnson, a 41-year-old Black man, was shot and killed around 5 a.m. on May 25, 2024, during a violent altercation at the East Gate Apartments in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Authorities described the incident as believed to be a domestic disturbance; Johnson died at the scene. Clarksdale Police Chief Robbie Linley said the shooting was under intense investigation and no arrests had been announced.

Around the same time and in the same area, another man was reported shot and taken to a hospital in Memphis. Investigators were examining whether that shooting and Johnson’s killing were connected but had not released further details. As of early June 2024 the case remained open and investigators asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone has information about Larry Johnson, his movements that morning, or the events at East Gate Apartments, please contact the Clarksdale Police Department.