The City of Grand Rapids is mourning the death of 15-year-old My'asia Johnson, who succumbed to her injuries following a late-night shooting. According to WZZM 13, the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) received reports of the incident at around 11:35 p.m. last night on the 700 block of North Avenue northeast. Law enforcement found Johnson suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound, and she was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
GRPD stated that the girl, injured in a shooting that shook a quiet residential area, did not survive her wounds. A person of interest, while not publicly identified, has been taken into custody in relation to this case, as mentioned in FOX 17's report. The GRPD's Major Case Team is actively investigating the circumstances of the shooting, as the community grapples with the shock and grief of the sudden violence.
The true weight of this tragedy is borne by those who knew My'asia Johnson best. Officials have yet to release details on what precipitated the fatal shooting of the teen. Information is sought by the authorities, and they encourage anyone with knowledge about the incident to come forward and assist. The GRPD contact is (616) 456-3380, or tipsters may provide information anonymously through Silent Observer, a call to action obtained by WOOD TV.
