Brian Johnson Death, Obituary: Tragic Shooting in Charlotte Park Claims Life of 38-Year-Old Father of Four, Loved Ones Seek Justice
We regret to inform you that Brian Johnson, a 38-year-old father of four, has lost his life in a tragic shooting in a Charlotte park.
The incident occurred on Friday, July 26, at Progress Park, located off Parkwood Avenue in the Villa Heights neighborhood of Charlotte.
Brian Johnson was struck by a bullet during a drive-by shooting and was pronounced dead at the scene.
His widow, Ashley Johnson, shared the emotional impact of the loss and described how her husband was a loving father and family man.
The grieving widow highlighted the milestones her husband will now miss, including daddy-daughter dances, sporting events, and family vacations.
Detective Jacqueline Clyburn from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed that investigators do not believe Brian Johnson was the intended target of the shooting; rather, he was a bystander caught in a violent moment.
The detective indicated that it is plausible the shooter or shooters were aiming at someone else who was with Johnson in the park.
Ashley Johnson expressed her conviction that someone in the community holds vital information regarding her husband’s untimely death.
The public is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 with any information about the shooting.
Tips can be submitted anonymously, and those who provide information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000.
The community is called upon to unite in this quest for justice, as the memory of Brian Johnson lives on through the love of his family and friends who are left mourning his absence.
May Brian Johnson rest in peace, and may his legacy live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
