Danbury police make some progress on investigation into drive-by shooting that killed 18-year-old – Danbury News Times

DANBURY Police are still searching for the suspect who fatally shot 18-year-old Yhameek Johnson on Sunday.

I think were making some progress, Chief Patrick Ridenhour said Wednesday morning, 2 1/2 days after the Danbury resident was killed in a drive-by shooting on Mill Ridge Road.

Ridenhour declined to give further details, citing the ongoing investigation, which he described as critical.

Its a tragedy, he said. Unfortunately, any time anyone loses a life, especially in this manner, its tragic.

He said the department hopes to solve the case as soon as possible to bring closure to Johnsons family.

Family members have said Johnson attended New Milford High School, enjoyed dancing, and played football and basketball.

At a vigil Monday, family and friends sent red, black and white his favorite colors balloons into the sky. Family urged anyone with information to come forward.

The killing was officially ruled a homicide on Tuesday, the states medical examiner said. Johnson died from a gunshot wound to the torso

This was Danburys first homicide this year. There were four in 2020.

Officers received multiple complaints of gunshots on Mill Ridge Road around 8 p.m. Sunday. When they arrived, Johnson had been shot and was being cared for by nearby residents. Police provided medical aid until paramedics arrived and brought him to Danbury Hospital, where he died.

Police have not announced any arrests or suspects, but have said the suspects vehicle may be a dark-colored SUV. State police stopped a vehicle similar to the one described about an hour after the shooting, but found the driver and car were not involved.

Drive-by shootings are rare in Danbury.

I cannot recall one since Ive been chief, said Ridenhour, who has been in the role for about five years.

Anyone with information should contact Danbury police at 203-790-TIPS or the assigned investigator J.Williams@danbury-ct.gov.

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