Aric Avon Johnson was 26 when he was killed by gunfire on January 22, 2007. He lived in Capitol Heights, Maryland, and was remembered in an obituary as a devoted companion and the father of three children, Shaleya, Shayla, and Aric A. Johnson, Jr. His parents were named Michael A. Johnson and Jane Johnson; his siblings were Chanel B. Johnson and Jason A. Johnson.

The location, circumstances leading to the shooting, and whether any suspects, arrests, or charges followed have not been reported. The lack of accessible investigative information leaves the factual narrative incomplete.