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Nia Johnson

Death by Force
Case Description
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In a quiet neighborhood in District Heights, Maryland, the evening of May 10, 2023, was shattered by an act of violence that claimed the life of 17-year-old Nia Johnson. A female student in the 12th grade at Oxon Hill High School, Nia was known for her love of reading, writing, and cooking. The tragic incident unfolded inside her home in the 1800 block of Tanow Place.

Prince George's County police officers responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 9:35 p.m. Upon arrival, they d ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Nia Johnson

    Female

    Black / African American

    District-heights

    MD

    2023-05-10

    17

    Nia

    Johnson

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    01/30/2026

    Forum Posts (2)
    Hey everyone,
    I can't stop thinking about the tragic loss of Nia Johnson and her father, Joseph M... ...Read More
    11/28/2024
    It's so difficult to process what happened to Nia Johnson and her father, Joseph McCreary. I can't h... ...Read More
    06/30/2023
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