David Lee ’FLAVE’ Johnson was 39 when he was shot and killed in Trenton on November 17, 2021. Officers responded after a ShotSpotter activation to the 300 block of St. Joe’s Avenue at about 5:25 p.m. and found Johnson with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead shortly after arriving.

The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department opened an investigation. Officials did not release a motive or identify any suspects in the immediate aftermath, and no arrests were reported then. Detectives described the investigation as ongoing and asked anyone with information to contact the task force.

If anyone knew David, was in the area that afternoon, or has information about the shooting, please contact the Mercer County Homicide Task Force.