James Johnson, a.k.a. “Marvin” or “Bird” was murdered on Thursday, November 22, 2014 at 12:15 p.m. Mr. Johnson was shot after leaving Von’s Express Liquor Store located on Grand River Ave. and Winslow St.
The incident took place on the southwest side of Detroit as he approached the McGraw/ I-96 overpass, near McGraw and Williams St. Mr. Johnson was 60 years old.