Willie Johnson Jr. Obituary, Death; Man found fatally shot on Rowan County roadside: What we know.
Willie Johnson Jr. Obituary, Death – A man was discovered shot to death along a roadway in Rowan County early Wednesday morning, according to local authorities. The victim has been identified as 32-year-old Willie Johnson Jr.
The incident occurred on July 30, with police receiving a call around 7:25 a.m. about an unresponsive person lying in the street. Officers arrived at the intersection of Long and Liberty Street in Salisbury, where they found Johnson already deceased from what appeared to be a gunshot wound.
As the investigation unfolded, authorities determined that Johnson may not have been shot at the location where his body was found. Instead, they believe the shooting took place at a residence on Park Avenue, approximately one mile away from where Johnson was discovered. It remains unclear how he ended up at the intersection, and police have not yet disclosed whether he was transported there by another individual or moved under different circumstances.
Despite the serious nature of the crime, police stated there is currently no evidence suggesting an ongoing threat to the public. Officials have not revealed a motive for the shooting, and no suspects have been named at this time.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with Johnson’s death. Investigators are continuing to collect evidence, interview potential witnesses, and piece together the events leading up to the fatal shooting.
The Salisbury Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward and assist in the investigation. More details are expected to emerge as the case develops.
