Ex-NFL Player Found Dead in Homeless Encampment Possibly Linked to Other Murders
1300 Block of E 120th St
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Summary
- Former NFL player Kevin Johnson was found dead from blunt head trauma and stab wounds at a homeless encampment in Los Angeles. His death has been ruled a homicide and may be linked to three other murders of homeless individuals in the area.
- Police are investigating the possibility of a serial offender but have not released a suspect or motive.
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The Homicide Bureau is now looking into the possibility that all four murders were committed by the same person. A suspect or description have not yet been released, and police have not discussed a possible motive.
The death of a former NFL player found in a homeless encampment may be connected to multiple other murders in the area, police say. Kevin Johnson's murder may be connected to three other murders of homeless people living in encampments along the LA River. All of the homicides occurred in the same general location between October 2025 and January 2026, and involve homeless individuals living in the encampments.
Investigators are looking for witnesses.
Johnson, a native of L.A., played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the 1990s.
The incident happened at a homeless encampment, and it is believed that Johnson was living there.
The L.A. County Medical Examiner listed Johnson's cause of death as blunt head trauma and stab wounds. His death was ruled a homicide.
Police discovered former NFL defensive lineman Kevin Johnson, 55, dead at the scene after responding to a report of an unconscious man.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1300 Block of E 120th St.
Police are responding to a report of a person who may be in need of assistance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 120th St & Parmelee Ave.
The Homicide Bureau is now looking into the possibility that all four murders were committed by the same person. A suspect or description have not yet been released, and police have not discussed a possible motive.
The death of a former NFL player found in a homeless encampment may be connected to multiple other murders in the area, police say. Kevin Johnson's murder may be connected to three other murders of homeless people living in encampments along the LA River. All of the homicides occurred in the same general location between October 2025 and January 2026, and involve homeless individuals living in the encampments.
Investigators are looking for witnesses.
Johnson, a native of L.A., played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the 1990s.
The incident happened at a homeless encampment, and it is believed that Johnson was living there.
The L.A. County Medical Examiner listed Johnson's cause of death as blunt head trauma and stab wounds. His death was ruled a homicide.
Police discovered former NFL defensive lineman Kevin Johnson, 55, dead at the scene after responding to a report of an unconscious man.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1300 Block of E 120th St.
Police are responding to a report of a person who may be in need of assistance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 120th St & Parmelee Ave.
The Homicide Bureau is now looking into the possibility that all four murders were committed by the same person. A suspect or description have not yet been released, and police have not discussed a possible motive.
The death of a former NFL player found in a homeless encampment may be connected to multiple other murders in the area, police say. Kevin Johnson's murder may be connected to three other murders of homeless people living in encampments along the LA River. All of the homicides occurred in the same general location between October 2025 and January 2026, and involve homeless individuals living in the encampments.
Investigators are looking for witnesses.
Johnson, a native of L.A., played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the 1990s.
The incident happened at a homeless encampment, and it is believed that Johnson was living there.
The L.A. County Medical Examiner listed Johnson's cause of death as blunt head trauma and stab wounds. His death was ruled a homicide.
Police discovered former NFL defensive lineman Kevin Johnson, 55, dead at the scene after responding to a report of an unconscious man.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1300 Block of E 120th St.
Police are responding to a report of a person who may be in need of assistance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 120th St & Parmelee Ave.
The Homicide Bureau is now looking into the possibility that all four murders were committed by the same person. A suspect or description have not yet been released, and police have not discussed a possible motive.
The death of a former NFL player found in a homeless encampment may be connected to multiple other murders in the area, police say. Kevin Johnson's murder may be connected to three other murders of homeless people living in encampments along the LA River. All of the homicides occurred in the same general location between October 2025 and January 2026, and involve homeless individuals living in the encampments.
Investigators are looking for witnesses.
Johnson, a native of L.A., played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the 1990s.
The incident happened at a homeless encampment, and it is believed that Johnson was living there.
The L.A. County Medical Examiner listed Johnson's cause of death as blunt head trauma and stab wounds. His death was ruled a homicide.
Police discovered former NFL defensive lineman Kevin Johnson, 55, dead at the scene after responding to a report of an unconscious man.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1300 Block of E 120th St.
Police are responding to a report of a person who may be in need of assistance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 120th St & Parmelee Ave.
The Homicide Bureau is now looking into the possibility that all four murders were committed by the same person. A suspect or description have not yet been released, and police have not discussed a possible motive.
The death of a former NFL player found in a homeless encampment may be connected to multiple other murders in the area, police say. Kevin Johnson's murder may be connected to three other murders of homeless people living in encampments along the LA River. All of the homicides occurred in the same general location between October 2025 and January 2026, and involve homeless individuals living in the encampments.
Investigators are looking for witnesses.
Johnson, a native of L.A., played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the 1990s.
The incident happened at a homeless encampment, and it is believed that Johnson was living there.
The L.A. County Medical Examiner listed Johnson's cause of death as blunt head trauma and stab wounds. His death was ruled a homicide.
Police discovered former NFL defensive lineman Kevin Johnson, 55, dead at the scene after responding to a report of an unconscious man.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1300 Block of E 120th St.
Police are responding to a report of a person who may be in need of assistance.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at E 120th St & Parmelee Ave.
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Wow, I knew Kevin, had no idea he was back in the neighborhood and homeless. So sad, praying for the family.
May he rest in perfect peace 🕊 my deepest condolences to the family and friends 🙏🏾✨️😢
Sad day for the nation... Raider Nation. 🏈
@Elchakalde x at o
The NFL uses men and when they’re done, they have no regards for the humans they often times exploit. They will say nothing unless they hear people talking about their end of the road disrespectful discharging of players without providing any aftercare!
@StopPlayinYoSelf24 OMG I just said this! Everyone needs to keep it going on social media until the nfl can’t ignore it anymore.
Wow, I knew Kevin, had no idea he was back in the neighborhood and homeless. So sad, praying for the family.
May he rest in perfect peace 🕊 my deepest condolences to the family and friends 🙏🏾✨️😢
Sad day for the nation... Raider Nation. 🏈
@Elchakalde x at o
The NFL uses men and when they’re done, they have no regards for the humans they often times exploit. They will say nothing unless they hear people talking about their end of the road disrespectful discharging of players without providing any aftercare!
@StopPlayinYoSelf24 OMG I just said this! Everyone needs to keep it going on social media until the nfl can’t ignore it anymore.
Wow, I knew Kevin, had no idea he was back in the neighborhood and homeless. So sad, praying for the family.
May he rest in perfect peace 🕊 my deepest condolences to the family and friends 🙏🏾✨️😢
Sad day for the nation... Raider Nation. 🏈
@Elchakalde x at o
The NFL uses men and when they’re done, they have no regards for the humans they often times exploit. They will say nothing unless they hear people talking about their end of the road disrespectful discharging of players without providing any aftercare!
@StopPlayinYoSelf24 OMG I just said this! Everyone needs to keep it going on social media until the nfl can’t ignore it anymore.
Wow, I knew Kevin, had no idea he was back in the neighborhood and homeless. So sad, praying for the family.
May he rest in perfect peace 🕊 my deepest condolences to the family and friends 🙏🏾✨️😢
Sad day for the nation... Raider Nation. 🏈
@Elchakalde x at o
The NFL uses men and when they’re done, they have no regards for the humans they often times exploit. They will say nothing unless they hear people talking about their end of the road disrespectful discharging of players without providing any aftercare!
@StopPlayinYoSelf24 OMG I just said this! Everyone needs to keep it going on social media until the nfl can’t ignore it anymore.
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Wow, I knew Kevin, had no idea he was back in the neighborhood and homeless. So sad, praying for the family.
May he rest in perfect peace 🕊 my deepest condolences to the family and friends 🙏🏾✨️😢
Sad day for the nation... Raider Nation. 🏈
@Elchakalde x at o
The NFL uses men and when they’re done, they have no regards for the humans they often times exploit. They will say nothing unless they hear people talking about their end of the road disrespectful discharging of players without providing any aftercare!
@StopPlayinYoSelf24 OMG I just said this! Everyone needs to keep it going on social media until the nfl can’t ignore it anymore.