19-year-old killed in suspected road rage shooting in Katy, investigators seek information – Houston Public Media

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Authorities are asking for the public’s help regarding the shooting death of a 19-year-old Missouri City resident this past Friday.

On Sunday, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) identified Cody Johnson, 19, as the victim of a suspected road rage shooting that occurred last Friday night.

According to the HCSO, deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the 23600 block of Katy Freeway at around 8 p.m. Friday. Upon arrival, deputies said they found an unresponsive male with gunshot wounds. The victim was transported via Life Flight and was later pronounced dead after arriving at a local hospital.

On Sunday evening, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez released further information regarding the incident via social media. He said Johnson had been driving a 2011 Black Camaro with gold rims at the time of the shooting. He also said the shooting was possibly caused as a result of a road rage incident.

The deceased victim has been identified as Cody Johnson (19). Murdered on Friday night, while he drove on the Katy Fwy near 99. Possibly stemming from a road-rage incident. He drove a 2011 Black Camaro with gold rims. If you have any info, please

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— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) September 29, 2024

Gonzalez asked anyone with possible information to contact the HCSO Homicide Division at 713-274-9100 or call the Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.

Johnson had graduated from Ridge Point High School earlier this year and was a former member of the school’s Baseball Team. Family members told ABC13 Sunday that Johnson had been driving to visit his girlfriend in Katy at the time of the shooting.