Albert Patrick Johnson was 38 when he was fatally shot outside an apartment in the 2900 block of Pleasant Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia. The shooting occurred about 5:30 p.m. on June 20, 2023, after Johnson mistakenly knocked on the door of 73-year-old Leroy F. King, believing it was a friend’s residence. Johnson had knocked on King’s door earlier the same day.

When Johnson knocked a second time, King shouted at him and then came out of his apartment armed with a handgun. King shot Johnson twice, in the neck and torso. Emergency responders pronounced Johnson dead at the scene. King was taken into custody at the scene and has been charged with second-degree murder and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

Friends and family remember Johnson for his captivating spirit and love of hip-hop. Does anyone have information about Johnson’s movements that afternoon or witnessed the events on Pleasant Avenue?