Tips Sought In Cold-Case Lincoln Park Slaying

SAN DIEGO, CA — Authorities put out a public call Thursday to anyone who might be able to help identify the killer of a Lincoln Park man who was gunned down at his home more than 18 years ago.

Thomas Johnson, 31, was fatally shot after answering a knock at the front door of his house in the 5000 block of Manomet Street about 10:45 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2005, according to the San Diego Police Department.

Investigators determined that Johnson had left his residence about 15 minutes earlier, police said. After he returned, a witness heard a commotion, followed by several gunshots.

No suspects in the case have been identified.

Anyone with information about the slaying is asked to call San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 or contact the agency online at sdcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

— City News Service