Police in Washington, D.C., are seeking assistance in solving the murder of Dream Johnson, a 28-year-old Black transgender woman who was shot multiple times. Witnesses reported that Johnson was approached by three men who used derogatory language toward her before the shooting occurred. Johnson was taken to a hospital but did not survive. Although her family and activists suspect that the crime was motivated by hate, police have stated there is no current evidence to support this claim. A reward of $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
Dream Johnson, a 28-year-old Black transgender woman, was shot multiple times in Washington, D.C., and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital, prompting police to seek public help in solving the case.
Witness accounts suggest that three men approached Johnson and used derogatory terms before the shooting, leading her family to believe the incident was motivated by hate.
Despite family assertions and witness reports suggesting the possibility of a hate crime, police indicated there is currently no evidence to classify Johnson's killing as such.
GLAAD emphasized the urgent need to address the violence against trans individuals, particularly trans women of color, noting that over half of all anti-LGBTQ+ incidents target trans people.
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