34-YEAR-OLD PLEASANTVILLE MAN WILL SPEND THE REST OF HIS LIFE IN PRISON FOR GUNNING DOWN A TEEN IN 2020
"Lewis Johnson Was Convicted Yesterday Of Murder & Weapons Offenses For The June 2020 Fatal Shooting Of A 17-Year-Old Boy."
Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 11:00 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
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MAYS LANDING, NJ.- Yesterday, a Jury sitting in Atlantic County, New Jersey Convicted Lewis Johnson, 34, of Pleasantville, New Jersey of Murder and Weapons Offenses for The 2020 Shooting Death of a 17-Year-Old Atlantic City, New Jersey Boy.
On June 8, 2020, Johnson drove to Atlantic City, New Jersey from Easton, Pennsylvania to help his then-girlfriend Shaquana Lewis confront the Parents of her Daughter's Boyfriend after the Two had a Physical Altercation the Night Before.
When Johnson and Lewis arrived at the Boy's Blaine Avenue House in the early afternoon on June 8, Johnson, Armed with a Handgun, ran up the steps of the Home to the 2nd Floor Apartment Porch, where the Teen and his Foster Brother were sitting. Johnson then Pistol Whipped the Boy, then Johnson Shot him in the Back and Foot. Johnson then ran down the steps, as he continued to Shoot at the Boys from the Ground Level. Johnson then fled The Atlantic City area returning to the Easton, Pennsylvania area.
The Teen, C.W. succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased later in the day.
Johnson was Apprehended the next morning in Easton, Pennsylvania and the Handgun that was used in the Killing was found under his bed.
Sentencing in the matter has been scheduled for February 4, 2024, in Atlantic County Superior Court at which time Johnson faces a Maximum Sentence of Life in New Jersey State Prison without the Possibility of Parole.
FILED UNDER: DECEMBER 12, 2023: LAW, ATLANTIC: