Former NFL player Kevin Johnson’s son, Branden Johnson, is calling for justice after his father was found dead at a Los Angeles homeless encampment. The Willowbrook neighborhood has seen a string of murders over the past four months, with Kevin Johnson being the latest victim. Branden Johnson is urging the police to solve these killings and bring safety back to the community.
The 27-year-old security guard from Carson expressed his frustration with the lack of information from the police regarding his father’s death. Despite detectives conducting interviews with potential witnesses, no suspects have been identified. Branden Johnson even raised concerns about the possibility of a serial killer targeting the homeless encampment where his father was found.
Kevin Johnson, a former NFL player who played for teams like the Patriots, Vikings, Raiders, and Eagles, had a successful football career before injuries forced him to retire. His son revealed that knee injuries and memory issues due to head trauma had taken a toll on his father in recent years. Despite these challenges, Kevin Johnson continued to put on a brave face and maintain contact with his family.
The elder Johnson’s slide from pro football fame to homelessness was a result of injury and bad luck, according to his son. After breaking up with his girlfriend a few years ago, Kevin Johnson became transient, staying with friends and family before eventually sleeping at the homeless encampment near his childhood neighborhood in Compton.
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department has not provided any updates on the investigation into the four murders at the homeless encampment, including Kevin Johnson’s death. Branden Johnson remains hopeful that the police will make a breakthrough in the case soon and bring the perpetrators to justice. He emphasized the importance of restoring safety to the neighborhood and preventing further tragedies from occurring.
