The Denver Police Department, in conjunction with the FBI, has issued a public request for assistance in locating Matthew LaDaniel Johnson, aged 55, who remains at large in the wake of a double homicide that occurred nearly two years ago. The Denver Police Department shared a post announcing a reward of $10,000 for information leading directly to the arrest and conviction of Johnson.
Details recalibrated from the initial investigation report that, around 1:30 AM on December 30, 2023, authorities responded to a shooting at The Viking, a bar located on the 4800 block of West Colfax Avenue. Tragically, Brandon Houston, 41, and Jason Lewis, 38, were killed during the incident, as two others sustained injuries but survived. Through investigative processes, a warrant was issued for Johnson on homicide charges, simultaneously prompting a federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution, due to his failure to surrender. The suspect, who has purported ties to Sacramento, Chicago, Louisiana, and Colorado, is still evading capture with a proficiency that hinders the law's long arm.
The social media post from the Denver Police Department elaborates on Johnson’s profile for the public's vigilance, listing him as the person of interest in this active investigation. The authorities emphasize that any knowledge regarding Johnson's whereabouts should prompt an immediate call to the FBI's toll-free number, 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), or the alternative of submitting a tip online at tips.fbi.gov, avenues put forth to accelerate his capture and bring closure to a case shrouded in evasion.
