San Diego County Crime Stoppers along with investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Cold Case Unit continue to look for leads in the unsolved murder of Thomas Johnson, which occurred 18 years ago.

On December 23, 2005, at 10:43 p.m., San Diego Police Officers responded to a report of a male who had been shot in front of a residence located in the 5000 block of Manomet Street. Officers arrived at the location and found a male later identified as31-year-old Thomas Johnson lying in the front hallway of the residence and was suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers and medics attempted life saving measures, but Johnson succumbed to his injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Johnson had left his residence at approximately 10:30 p.m. and returned home ten minutes later. A witness then hearda commotion near the front of the residence followed by several gunshots. An exhaustive follow-up was conducted on this case, which included numerous witness interviews and a forensic analysis of evidence.

For the past 18 years, investigators have continued working on this case. Investigators along with the victim's family are asking that anyone with information regarding this case to contact the San Diego Police Department’s Homicide Cold Case Unit or Crime Stoppers.

Anyone with information on the identity and or location of the suspect(s) responsible for this murder is asked to call the SDPD’s Homicide Cold Case Unit at (619) 531-2293 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. 

Media inquiries should be directed to:

• Questions regarding the investigation should be directed to Lt. Jud Campbell at(619) 533-5752 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
• Questions regarding Crime Stoppers should be directed to Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .