Authorities in California have discovered the body of former NFL player Kevin Johnson at a homeless encampment in Los Angeles, as confirmed by the police on Wednesday.
Johnson, aged 55, was found in the Willowbrook neighborhood, specifically on the 1300 block of East 120th Street. Los Angeles County officials responded to the location shortly before 8 a.m., according to a report by ABC 7.
Upon arrival, first responders pronounced Johnson dead at the scene. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s report revealed that he had suffered “blunt head trauma” and had “stab wounds.”
The circumstances surrounding Johnson’s death are currently being treated as a homicide, as reported by The New York Times.
Newsweek Sports mentioned that Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Steve De Jong indicated that Johnson appeared to have been residing at the encampment where he was found.
“Unfortunately, it seems he was homeless,” Lt. De Jong stated. “It looks like he was probably living there.”
Johnson’s friends said he likely had ongoing health issues from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), stemming from his football career, ABC 7 reported.
In 1995 and 1996, Johnson played for the Philadelphia Eagles as a defensive tackle. He later “played 15 games” for the Oakland Raiders in 1997, as a defense lineman.
After his NFL career, he played for the Orlando Predators and Los Angeles Avengers in the Arena Football League (AFL).
No suspect has been named at this time.
Lt. Jong encourages anyone with information to contact 323-890-5500.
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