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Man shot to death in Lancaster

by The AV Times Staff • January 19, 2015

Both suspects fled the location in an unknown direction and the murder weapon has not been recovered, Sheriff's officials said. (Photo by LUIS MEZA)
Both suspects fled the location in an unknown direction, and the murder weapon has not been recovered, Sheriff’s officials said. (Photo by LUIS MEZA)

LANCASTER – A man in his 30s was shot and killed after an argument in Lancaster Saturday night, authorities said.

The incident happened around 10:34 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, in the 45400 block of Corkwood Avenue, according to Deputy Juanita Navarro-Suarez of the Sheriff’s Information Bureau.

“Detectives have learned that Lancaster Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call of a ‘gunshot victim.’ When deputies arrived they located the victim, a 30-year-old male… suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body,” Navarro-Suarez stated.

Johnnie “June” Jones III. (Facebook photo)
Johnnie “June” Jones III (Facebook photo)

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Witnesses told investigators that the victim and two men were involved in a verbal argument, and during the argument, one of the men shot the victim with a handgun, according to Navarro-Suarez.

Both suspects fled the location in an unknown direction; the murder weapon has not been recovered, Navarro-Suarez stated.

The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information at this time.

The victim’s name has not yet been released pending next of kin notification.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

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UPDATE: The deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Johnnie Jones of Los Angeles, according to Assistant Chief Ed Winter of the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

Filed Under: Crime/ Safety

49 comments for "Man shot to death in Lancaster"

  1. justcantbelieveit says

    January 28, 2015 at 11:29 am

    R.I.P BRO

  2. faviana his fiance says

    January 27, 2015 at 12:55 am

    First off ima need err one to leave they negative comments about my fiance to thete self my man was not no gamg member nor no snitch he was a great father and wonderful man nd he still is ..nd if u dont kno wat happen the real story dont speak up on my babts death nd to put it out there I dont care wat no one have to say abt me in this storys because I kno the trutg bd I was there with him nd still here with him nd not going no were r.I.p babe I love u to death 2/3/14 for ever nd more yo son jayden loves u too bby

  3. Amber says

    January 26, 2015 at 9:13 am

    R.I.p. my [removed] June gone but never forgotten…. We go back to manual arts days…. Smh….. No hurt…. Or sorrow…. U in a better place….. Mwah…. Love u

  4. mia says

    January 23, 2015 at 12:28 am

    R.I.P young man gone to soon

  5. Nancy P says

    January 22, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    This thread is awesome!

  6. April says

    January 21, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    Y’all are so [removed] stupid!!! June is his father name passed down to him…stupid [removed] get a life it’s not a gang name…

  7. Yolanda H. says

    January 21, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    For all of the idiots here with their ignorant as* comments and for speaking and assuming on something that you know nothing about…number 1 my granddaddy name was Johnnie Jones Sr whom was a decorated officer in the U.S. Military(r.i.p.)..my uncle Johnnie Jones Jr (june-bug) later shortened to june is a hardworking godfearing gentleman and a productive member of society..Johnnie Jones III a.k.a. lil june was his grandson and son respectively…so the next time you r ignorant ass*s decide to speak and assume something that you dont know anything about..do us a favor..and have a large cup of S.T.F.U….thanks in advance!! p.s. my granddad nicknamed me TWEETY BIRD does that make me a gangmember also??

  8. Diamond says

    January 21, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    Rip tweety !! My knots, ill always remember the fun times we had.. You was SOO funny and friendly!! Good man gone smh ! And as for the ignorance, be prepared for the greater judgement for his (God) opinion is the only one that matters!! My your soul rest peacefully

  9. juju says

    January 21, 2015 at 10:56 am

    R.I.P June

  10. Donna says

    January 20, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    Lil June was one of the most loving funnist person youll ever meet i met him when i was 8 now im 26 years old we called each other sister and Brother same last name everything my grandmother Rip Gammy loved him and Dillin like they where her own grandchildren man i love you Bro and you would for ever be My Notts
    love you lol Sis as you called me save me a spot up Over There lol inside joke love you man yoo sis Donna
    Dj and tae …. Condolences goes out to the Fam

  11. Jane says

    January 20, 2015 at 6:47 pm

    My heart goes out to the family, truly loosing a loved one is one of the worst things to experience in life. Especially when physically taken by someone else.

    A lot of people in antelope valley lack core values and common sense. Get off your ass, stay out the streets, go get a job and stop living off of welfare while all the working class pays your taxes and most of all learn some [removed]respect.

    Let this family grieve in peace.

  12. Shakera says

    January 20, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    R.I.p my Love.. I Love you so much Man I hate to see u go… I remember and cherish all the times we had together may your soul rest.. Watch over us all!!

  13. Glammy says

    January 20, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    I did not know June but met him over social media through a family member. My family had recently moved to California and June really showed them love and became a family member by choice. I will miss his witty comments and telling me that my family member was in good hands. I don’t know what happened but I will say this…….NO ONE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO TAKE A LIFE. NO ONE. I pray that God will comfort this family and give them the strength and community support for their loss. To the family……try to CELEBRATE his life and the
    e joy that h edd brought to you. Know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. SH……I’m praying with you baby girl.

  14. Suspects says

    January 20, 2015 at 11:43 am

    I know they said they didn’t recover a murder weapon but so they have the person/s responsible in custody? Sorry I got a little lost when it came to that part.

  15. callitasitis says

    January 20, 2015 at 10:54 am

    We all know this is NOT Gangster related and has nothing to do with Gangs/ or Criminals, right. It is another victim of domestic dispute, right. Another really hard working young man gun down for no reason in our communities in the AV, right. It is LASD fault for not keeping him safe, right. Really!!!! Crime is down!!!! Right.

  16. Domo says

    January 20, 2015 at 8:55 am

    Ppl think just cuz a person may be in a gang that everything they’re involved in is a gang activity.. Who are yall to judge?? These ppl and their stereotypes kill me… R.i.p June..

    • palmdaleguy says

      January 20, 2015 at 1:41 pm

      Really? Sterotyping gang members? You must be some new type of stupid.

      • brit..89 says

        January 20, 2015 at 8:53 pm

        Palmdaleguy u just made me laugh. Lol

  17. ciara davis says

    January 20, 2015 at 4:46 am

    June is his name not every black person is gang related you ppl sound so ignorant smh
    What if this was your child how would you feel reading these negative comments right after he was killed.

  18. Samantha says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    Rip June

  19. SoWhat says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    ITS SAD BUT JUNE WAS A KNOWN SNITCH… SO THE STREETS WON’T CRY FOR THIS LOST

    • torres says

      January 19, 2015 at 11:16 pm

      IF YOU DNT HAVE ANYTHING NICE TO SAY, NO NEED TO SAY ANYTHING AT ALL.

      • Donna says

        January 20, 2015 at 9:45 pm

        Sorry Torres that was for SoWhat [removed]

    • WOW.. REALLY?? says

      January 20, 2015 at 8:29 am

      You are DISGUSTING… A sorry excuse for a human being. Not matter what he was “known” for he didn’t deserve to be MURDER.. POS

    • shaystar says

      January 20, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      Torres you a [removed] what ever the [removed] you are thats my motha [removed] N Brother and real recognize real so [removed] you and what you heard [removed]

      • Torres says

        January 21, 2015 at 11:54 pm

        “Shaystar” June wanst a snitch. Recognize that. Know what your talking about before you say something.

  20. timira & donna says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:14 pm

    R.I.p June we love u … Rest easy

  21. timira & donna says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    R.I.p June we love u

  22. shanelle says

    January 19, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    I love u june you will never b forgotten I cant believe ur really not here it hurts my soul

  23. thought says

    January 19, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    Must have been gang, drug or money related. Referring to him as “June” further makes me feel as though he had some criminal ties or history.

    Live by the street, die by the street.

    • anon says

      January 19, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      First of all you dont know what the [removed] you’re talking about and you should watch wgat yousay ifyou have no knowledge on the situation. He was [removed] protectingthe mother of his 2 month old. It was not drug related I know because im a family member. By the way June is his actual [removed] name! I hate when ppl like you like to sit and make up stories or judge people and you dont even [removed] know their history. Go [removed] yourself!

    • winona says

      January 19, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      What a stupid thing to say why can’t the name June be for Junior. Sometimes ppl need to “Not say nothing”

    • michy says

      January 19, 2015 at 6:28 pm

      U dont even know this person because it had nothing to do with either. An June could have been a nickname from childhood for example, could have been called Junebug an shortened it to June as a adult. Don’t comment on someone u know nothing about

      • Brandi says

        January 19, 2015 at 9:37 pm

        I agree he was an child hood of mines ppl need to stop talking if u didn’t kno him at all

      • Thoughts says

        January 19, 2015 at 9:38 pm

        It seems as though you have no idea what you are talking about. My cousin works at Lancaster Sheriffs station and I got the details. So keep your cheap excuses to yourself.

        And you can simply tell by the comments that “June” was his street name not a childhood nickname. Lol people like you amuse me.

        • anon says

          January 19, 2015 at 10:15 pm

          So what is your cousins name? So I can have his job. I’m a family member and I could’ve swore its out of his job description to give you any details. Obviously your cousin is in the wrong job field because him nor you know what the [removed] happened or how he was killed! How dare you label somebody you know nothing about. Now take your false details elsewhere while my family morns his death. June is his actual name! He’s a junior. He’s not a thug, it was not over money nor drugs. So shut the [removed] and laugh at that.

        • torres says

          January 19, 2015 at 11:14 pm

          ATTN: ** TO THOSE WHO FEEL THE NEED TO COMMENT AND DON’T KNOW THE PERSON MURDERED.

          IF YOU DON’T HAVE ANYTHING NICE TO SAY, DO NOT SAY ANYTHING AT ALL. HAVE SOME RESPECT FOR OUR LOSS.

          IT IS ILLEGAL FOR ANYONE TO DISCUSS INFORMATION ABOUT AN ON GOING SITUATION. BE CARFEFUL WITH WHAT YOU SAY, IT CAN BE USED AGAISNT YOU.

        • really says

          January 20, 2015 at 5:43 am

          Thoughts—So your cousin is giving out details, because he works at the Lancaster Sheriffs Station. That’s very interesting! Would you like to tell us who he is, or would he get into trouble? Actually it’s not hard to find out who this person is that’s giving out details.

        • michy says

          January 20, 2015 at 10:38 am

          I dont know [removed]. Shut up and take several seats in the “u dont know what the hell u talking about” section! [removed]

        • Donna says

          January 21, 2015 at 11:17 am

          To Thoughts ppl like you amuse me more thinking you “Know” What you’re talking about and clearly Don’t but this is What you and your Cousin from the sheriffs Department need to is worrying about finding this Peace of Sh** who killed him and spend time worrying about that and not if he’s a gang member or Not I see how ppl get away with stupid [removed] y’all to bizzy worrying about the wrong Sh**

    • breonna says

      January 19, 2015 at 8:42 pm

      Such a ignorant person to think he was in the streets because of a [removed] Nick name. Go learn some [removed]. Don’t matter if he was any of those things that you said no one deserves to get there life taken away there not god & neither are you

    • D says

      January 20, 2015 at 1:51 am

      First off, June isn’t a hood name and no one deserves to die over a [removed] argument. only cowards pull triggers on a innocent man. so you can [removed].

    • Donna says

      January 21, 2015 at 11:07 am

      Thought your a Dumb A** June was not gang related it was his child hood name you must be some Racists Prick just to Assume something in that Sort do your research or just Kindly Shut The Fu*K up Thanks

  24. Stokes says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:58 am

    RIP my boi…. rest up. Yu are so missed and forever will be

  25. April says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:54 am

    Man I’m missing u soooo [removed] much Cuzzo…

  26. Breez Loc says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:41 am

    RIP June. .you will be missed Cuzzo

  27. Tattianna says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:32 am

    RIP June…

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