Former NFL player Kevin Johnson killed at Los Angeles homeless encampment

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Tragedy Strikes LA Homeless Encampment: Former NFL Defensive Lineman Kevin Johnson Found Dead

The Los Angeles community is in shock after the discovery of former NFL player Kevin Johnson's body at a local homeless encampment. The 55-year-old Johnson, a native Angeleno, was pronounced dead on Wednesday morning, with officials ruling his death as a homicide due to blunt head trauma and stab wounds.

Johnson had been living on the streets, according to friends who attributed his downward spiral to health issues stemming from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease often linked to repeated head trauma in athletes. Friends described him as a wonderful person who still made an impact on his community, with one friend stating, "He was my best friend. I was best man at his wedding... Great guy, fun-loving."

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying witnesses to the brutal crime that took Johnson's life. Investigators are still piecing together what led up to the violent incident.

Johnson had a storied sports career, playing for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders from 1995-1997 before transitioning to the Arena Football League with the Orlando Predators and L.A. Avengers. His passing serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of CTE and the need for increased support and resources for those struggling with the disease.

As the community mourns the loss of this beloved sports figure, authorities are working tirelessly to uncover the truth behind Johnson's tragic death and ensure that justice is served.
 
omg 🤕 whats goin on in la??😔 kevin johnson was such a cool dude i heard he had cte from all them head hits as a nfl player... it's so sad how it affected him 😢 anyway, this homeless thing is just crazy how ppl can go from bein famous athletes to strugglin with their mental health on the streets 🤯 i feel bad for his friends who are tryna help spread the word about cte and get more resources for people like kevin 💔 idk what happened 2 him but i hope the cops catch the person(s) responsible 👮‍♂️ we need 2 do better as a society to support ppl in need 🤗
 
man this is so sad 😔 he was a legend on the field but off it was a struggle his health issues must've taken a toll, CTE is no joke 🤯 it's like the NFL didn't prepare him for what came after all those hits to the head 💥 and now he's gone too soon, it's crazy how quickly life can turn around, from star athlete to homeless person... it's a harsh reality we gotta face 👎
 
😔🤕 its a tragedy like this thats gonna make u think about every1 who's out on the streets fightin 4 survival, no one deserves 2 die like that 🌎💀 especially not some1 as famous & loved as kevin johnson... dont know how his friends dealt w/ findin out tho 🤯 rite? 😢
 
this is just heartbreaking what a talented guy he was on & off the field 🤕💔 his passing is a tough reminder that CTE can have such devastating effects, not just on the body but on mental health too 😓 how many more lives need to be lost before we start taking care of our athletes? and this happens in an LA homeless encampment where people are already struggling to get by it's like, we gotta do better 🤦‍♂️
 
💔 this is so sad what happened to Kevin Johnson... 55 is way too young to go like that, especially someone who was loved by their community 🤕 CTE is no joke, I feel bad for his friends and family having to deal with this 😢 it's like the system failed him, or maybe he didn't get the help he needed 🤷‍♂️ anyway, just a sad reminder that there are still people struggling on our streets... we need more support and resources for them, not just sympathy 💖
 
OMG 😱 can't believe what happened to Kevin Johnson! He was a total legend on the field, but off it, he was still livin' life and lovin' people 🤗. I'm so torn between bein' angry about this senseless violence & feelin' bad for his struggles with CTE 🤕. It's like, how many more people need to suffer before we get some real action on this disease?! 😡 Also, it's wild that he was livin' on the streets, but still had a huge impact on his community 💖. We gotta keep talkin' about mental health & support for those strugglin' with CTE & other issues 🗣️.
 
This is just so sad 🤕... I mean, Kevin Johnson was a legend on the field, but it's heartbreaking to think about how his life took a turn for the worse off the field. CTE is such a cruel thing, it's like your body can't even take care of itself anymore 💔. You'd think that with all the advances in medical research, we'd be able to do more to prevent this kind of thing from happening to people.

And what really gets me is that he was still making an impact on his community, despite everything he was going through 🤝. That's what I love about him, you know? He wasn't just a guy who had success in sports, but he was also a good person. It's just... it's just so unfair that this happened to him 💔.

I hope the police can catch the people responsible for his murder and bring them to justice 🚔. But at the same time, I wish we could find more ways to help people like Kevin Johnson who are struggling with CTE and other health issues 😔. We need to be better at supporting our own people, you know? 💕

I was thinking about this when I saw a thread from 2018 where Kevin Johnson was talking about his experiences with CTE and how it was affecting him 📚... I wish we could go back in time and do something more for him back then 🙏. But I guess that's not possible now.
 
😞 This is so sad man... I mean Kevin Johnson was like a hero to me not just for his athletic skills but also for how he handled himself after football. He still gave back to the community, it's really heartbreaking that something like this happened to him 🤕. I know how CTE can take a toll on people's lives and it's frustrating that we're still struggling to find ways to prevent it or even diagnose it properly. We gotta keep pushing for better support systems for our athletes and those who are struggling with the disease 💔
 
😢💔😱 this is so sad 😩 kevin johnson was an amazing guy 👏 he deserved better 💕 cte should be taken seriously 🤦‍♂️ more support and resources needed for athletes and people struggling with it 💯🌟 rest in peace 👑 our thoughts are with his friends and family ❤️
 
This is just heartbreaking 🤕💔. I mean, think about all these talented athletes who suffer from CTE and no one's really talking about it enough 📺📰. We gotta do more to help people like Kevin Johnson 🙏. His story's not just some sad news headline, it's a reminder of the human cost of playing sports 🏈💪. I'm so glad they're investigating this, but we also need to talk about why people are living on the streets in the first place 🤷‍♂️🌆. We can't just focus on solving one puzzle piece without looking at the whole board 🧩. Let's keep pushing for more support and awareness around CTE and mental health, you feel? 💖 #CTEawareness #HomelessMatters #SportsAndSocialJustice
 
Man, it's just not fair! 🤕 I mean, Kevin Johnson was a total legend on the field, but what happened off the field is just heartbreaking. You gotta feel for his friends and family who are still trying to process this tragedy.

And can we talk about CTE for a sec? 💔 It's like, the NFL knew all these years ago that repeated head trauma could lead to serious health issues, but they didn't do enough to help guys like Kevin. I mean, he was playing in the 90s! They should've done something.

It's crazy how quickly things can take a turn for the worse when you're dealing with health issues like CTE. It's not just about Kevin, though - it's about all the other people who are struggling with this disease and don't have access to the resources they need.

The LA County Sheriff's Department is doing their thing, but I hope they can catch the person responsible for Kevin's death soon. We gotta make sure justice is served and that his memory lives on. 😔
 
ugh what a tragedy 😢 i cant believe another talented person lost their life on our streets its just not right we need more support for ppl struggling with cte & mental health like kevin johnson did his story is so sad 🤕 he was still making an impact in his community & his friends are gonna miss him so much anyway this is a huge wake up call for us as a society we cant keep ignoring the issue of homelessness & the devastating effects of cte on athletes i feel like we need more awareness & funding to help ppl like kevin who got stuck in this cycle its just not fair 🤷‍♂️
 
😔 this is just heartbreaking... I mean, Kevin Johnson was an all-time great on the field, but off it, he was still a good dude who made a difference in his community 💕. It's crazy to think about how CTE can take you down like that - it's not just football players who are affected, either (I'm looking at you, NFL! 🤦‍♂️) we need more research and support for those struggling with the disease. I hope they catch whoever did this and bring them to justice 💪... but also, can't we do more to help people like Kevin Johnson before it's too late? 🤷‍♂️
 
It's so sad to hear about Kevin Johnson's passing 🤕. As someone who's followed his journey from being a successful NFL player to struggling with CTE, it's heartbreaking to see how this disease can take over your life. The fact that he was living on the streets is a wake-up call for us all - we need to do more to support people struggling with mental health issues and provide them with resources to get back on their feet 💪.

I'm so grateful for the outpouring of love from his friends and community, it's clear that Kevin Johnson touched many lives in a positive way ❤️. I hope that his passing can lead to change and more awareness about CTE and its effects 🌟. We need to come together as a society to support each other, especially those who are struggling with mental health issues or living on the streets 🤝.
 
Man 😔 it's so sad what happened to Kevin Johnson... people think being a pro athlete is all glamour and glory but it comes with a price 🤑 like chronic health issues and now he's gone 💀. You gotta feel for his friends who are still grieving him too much 💔. I mean, he was supposed to be at this age just chillin' with his grandkids not lying on the streets struggling to survive 😕. It's crazy how CTE can affect people in such a harsh way 🤯 and it highlights why we need more research and support for those dealing with it 💪. Anyway, let's hope the authorities figure out who did this to him soon so justice is served ⚖️
 
🤕 This just breaks my heart man... I mean a former NFL player who was still making an impact in his community, and now he's gone in such a senseless way 🤯. It's so frustrating when people with the means to make a difference end up struggling on the streets because of something as preventable as CTE 💔. We need more awareness and support for those affected by this disease, not just for them, but also for their families and loved ones who are left behind 🤝. It's so sad that his death is going to be a tragic reminder of what we can lose when we don't take care of our brains 💔😢
 
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