Raheem Deshawn Johnson, 27, was shot and killed on December 25, 2021, in Salisbury, North Carolina. Officers responding to a report of a shooting on Laurel Pointe Circle found Johnson suffering from a gunshot wound; he died before being transported to Novant Hospital. The Salisbury Police Department is treating the death as a homicide and has an active investigation.

Born May 31, 1994, in Mullins, South Carolina, Johnson — known as Shug to family and friends — graduated from Mullins High School in 2013 and attended Benedict College in Columbia. He worked for several companies as a truck driver and enjoyed sports and time with loved ones.

No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified. If anyone has information about the shooting on Laurel Pointe Circle, please contact the Salisbury Police Department.