On July 5, 2024, in Huntsville, Texas, 54-year-old Roderick Wayne Johnson Sr. was shot, leading to severe injuries. The primary suspect, 20-year-old Sasha Kaylice James, was apprehended by Huntsville Police on July 9, 2024, under a warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. At the time of her arrest, James also faced outstanding warrants for felony theft of a firearm and evading arrest, both stemming from alleged offenses in 2022.
Johnson battled his injuries for approximately 11 weeks but ultimately passed away on September 22, 2024. Following his death, charges against James were elevated to murder. A Walker County Grand Jury subsequently indicted her for the crime, with Huntsville Police Detective Peter Renegar leading the investigation.
James was not permitted to possess a firearm during the July 5 incident due to a felony probation order issued on January 4, 2024, by the 278th District Court. After the shooting, a motion to revoke her felony probation for theft of a firearm was filed on August 16. She remained in custody at the Walker County Jail on an $80,000 bond, awaiting her arraignment scheduled for October 21, 2024, before the 278th State District Court in Walker County. If convicted, James faced a potential sentence ranging from 5 to 99 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a fine of up to $10,000.
Funeral services for Roderick Wayne Johnson Sr. were held on October 5, 2024, at Grace Methodist Church in Huntsville, Texas. He was remembered as a devoted father, grandfather, and friend, known for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering support for his family and community.
