On Saturday night, January 10, 2026, tragedy struck on the 300 block of Rockingham Street in Toledo. Just before 9:00 p.m., police dispatchers received a call reporting a person shot inside a residence. When Toledo Police Department officers arrived, they entered the home and discovered a man lying lifeless from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was later identified as Willis Johnson, 34.
Investigators say the scene inside the home was grim. Johnson had sustained two gunshot wounds to the head, one to the neck, and another to the back, injuries that left no chance of survival. The Lucas County Coroner’s Office conducted an autopsy on Monday, confirming the extent of the violence and ruling his death a homicide.
Neighbors reported hearing sudden commotion around the time of the shooting, though details remain unclear. Detectives are working to piece together what led to the incident, including whether Johnson knew his assailant or if the attack was random. The fact that the shooting occurred inside a residence has raised questions about whether Johnson was targeted and whether the suspect may have had access to the home.
Police have not yet released information about possible suspects or motives, but the investigation is ongoing. Detectives canvassed the area for witnesses and evidence, while forensic teams examined the home for shell casings, entry points, and other clues that might shed light on how the shooter gained access.
The violent nature of Johnson’s death has shaken the Rockingham Street neighborhood, where residents are grappling with the reality of a homicide in their community. Friends and family are left devastated, remembering Willis as more than just a victim of violence. His life, cut short at 34, is now the focus of both grief and a search for justice.
This case remains under active investigation, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. For now, the community mourns Willis Johnson while awaiting answers about the circumstances that led to his death.