Ex-NFL Player Kevin Johnson’s Death May Be Connected to Other Murders, According to LASD
Investigators Link Death of Former NFL Player Kevin Johnson to Multiple Homicides
LOS ANGELES – The death of Kevin Johnson, a former NFL defensive lineman, may be connected to three other murders in the area, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Johnson, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders, was found fatally stabbed at a homeless encampment in the Willowbrook neighborhood on January 21, 2026.
All four victims, including Johnson, were unhoused individuals residing in encampments near the 1300 block of East 120th Street. The homicides occurred between October 2025 and January 2026, with Johnson’s death being classified as a homicide.
In the ongoing investigation, authorities are working to establish a link between these cases. Specific details regarding the three other victims have yet to be disclosed by the sheriff’s department.
This situation shines a light on the vulnerabilities facing the unhoused community and raises concerns about safety in these encampments. The sheriff’s department encourages anyone with information regarding the homicides to reach out to the Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
As the investigation continues, the community is left grappling with the implications of these tragic events and the urgent need for solutions to address violence against the unhoused.
