Crime & Safety
Delaware Teen's 2020 Murder Still Unsolved; Police Seek Public's Help
Wilmington police are asking for the public's help with its investigation into the death of 16-year-old Janaija Johnson.
The Wilmington Police Department’s Cold Case Unit is asking for the public's help with its investigation into the 2020 death of 16-year-old Janaija Johnson, authorities announced Tuesday.
Johnson died following a shooting on April 20, 2020, according to police. Authorities were called to the 200 block of North Madison Street around 4:50 a.m. When officers arrived, they found Johnson inside a car near Sixth and Van Buren streets.
Johnson was taken to a hospital where she died from injuries, police said.
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The investigation into her death is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information about the case to contact authorities.
Members of the public can contact the Cold Case Unit office at 302-576-3937, Detective Brianna Rodrigues at 302-576-3971 or Brianna.Rodrigues@cj.state.de.us, or Sgt. Thomas Curley at 302-576-3625 or Thomas.Curley@cj.state.de.us.
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Information can also be provided to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.org.
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