Alfred “Po” Leon Johnson, a 34-year-old Black man, was a devoted family man who had just embarked on a new chapter in his life, having married his beloved wife, Briggette, less than three months before he was killed. Born in Dallas, Texas, on November 20, 1980, Alfred was the first of three sons born to Lonetus Johnson Jesse. He grew up in the Dallas area, attending Arlington Park Elementary, T. J. Rusk Junior High, and Thomas Jefferson High School within the Dallas Independent School District.
Those who knew Alfred remember him as a man who cherished his family and friends above all else. He was a loving father to his two sons, Alfred Jr. and Jayden, and his daughter, Mya. He also embraced his role as a stepfather to Briggette’s two daughters, Brisha and Tamar. His family was the center of his world, and he was known to give his only niece, Kahlia, his devoted attention.
Alfred and Briggette, who had been neighborhood friends for years, began a loving relationship in 2010 and married on May 15, 2015, a day they proclaimed as the happiest of their lives. Together, they enjoyed traveling, attending sporting events, and sharing activities with their children.
Beyond his family life, Alfred had a passion for customizing cars and enjoyed relaxing by watching movies. He was a cherished son to his mother and stepfather, Lonetus and Robert Jessie, and a beloved brother to Gregory and Wes Johnson and his sister, Altrinia Williams. His warm presence was a constant in the lives of his many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a wide circle of friends who now celebrate his memory.
On the evening of Saturday, August 8, 2015, Alfred’s life was tragically cut short by gun violence. He was fatally shot in what police described as a homicide. The shooting occurred in Arlington, Texas, where Alfred was found gunned down in a driveway. The specific details of what led to the shooting have not been released to the public.
The investigation into Alfred Johnson's murder was handled by the Arlington Police Department. In the immediate aftermath, police worked to determine a motive for the crime and to identify whether Alfred knew his attacker. However, details about the investigation, including any potential leads, persons of interest, or evidence recovered from the scene, have not been made public.
Years have passed since Alfred Johnson was killed, and his case has grown cold. There have been no arrests, and no suspects have been publicly identified by law enforcement. The case remains an open and unsolved homicide, leaving his family without answers and justice. His loved ones gathered for a wake and funeral service on August 14 and 15, 2015, at the Black and Clark Funeral Chapel in Dallas, where they mourned the profound loss of a husband, father, son, and friend. As of today, the investigation into Alfred "Po" Leon Johnson's murder remains inactive, waiting for new information to emerge.
