Michael Jay Johnson, a 29-year-old Black man, was fatally shot on the evening of April 20, 2021, near 1413 W. 126th St. in Athens, California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner recorded the death as a homicide; Michael was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts to save him.

Reports say the shooting was a drive-by and that investigators were exploring possible gang connections and various motives. Friends and family remembered Michael as kind-hearted and well-liked. Several leads, including eyewitness accounts, forensic evidence and surveillance footage, were part of the investigative picture described in the aftermath.

What information can anyone share about Michael’s movements that evening or about the area around W. 126th St. on April 20, 2021?