The 16-year-old Maryland boy shot and killed Thursday in Southeast D.C. was identified as an up-and-coming rapper from Prince George’s County. Justin Johnson of Temple Hills performed under the name 23 Rackzs and released an album titled Rookie of the Year in 2021.
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Johnson was featured on music media personality DJ Akademics’ high school tour at Suitland High School. Prince George’s County-born rapper Wale also honored the young artist on social media.
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Johnson was gunned down in the 2200 block of Savannah Terrace, near Suitland Parkway, just before 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Police found Johnson with gunshot wounds at the scene, and he was taken to the medical examiner’s office. D.C. Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in Johnson’s death. WTOP’s Thomas Robertson and Matthew Delaney contributed to this report.
