Juvenile dies after south Toledo shooting Wednesday, warrant issued for 16-year-old suspect

Published: Jul. 19, 2023 at 10:56 PM EDT|Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 5:17 PM EDT
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TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A juvenile has died following a shooting on Heatherdowns Wednesday night.

Toledo Police say on July 19, officers were dispatched to the 4000 block of Heatherdowns for a report of a person shot around 9:30 p.m. Once officers arrived they found the victim, 14-year-old Adrian Johnson, suffering from at least one gunshot wound.

TPD says Johnson was treated at the scene and transported to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries.

According to an autopsy performed by the Lucas County Coroner’s Office, Johnson’s cause of death was found to be from two gunshot wounds to the torso. The manner of his death was ruled a homicide.

TPD says detectives responded and opened an investigation into the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111.

Large police presence on Heatherdowns Blvd. near Green Valley Drive.
Large police presence on Heatherdowns Blvd. near Green Valley Drive. (wtvg)

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