On the evening of September 4, 2021, multiple shooters opened fire in the 600 block of Longfellow Street NW in Washington, D.C. Officers arrived about 7:33 p.m. after gunfire and found six people with gunshot wounds. Three victims died at the scene: 37-year-old Johnny Joyner, 24-year-old Keenan Braxton, and 31-year-old Donnetta Dyson. Three others were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police described the shooting as targeted and involving neighborhood crews. Investigators say multiple suspects exited a dark Honda Accord and fired on the group. Court documents allege a vehicle matching that description was intentionally set on fire two days after the homicides.

The investigation produced arrests: on October 13, 2021, police and federal partners arrested Kamar Queen and Erwin DuBose Jr., charging them with premeditated first-degree murder while armed. In January 2022, Damonta Thompson, 24, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed, and 49-year-old Toyia Johnson was charged with tampering with physical evidence.

If anyone knew Johnny Joyner or has information about the events that night, please come forward.