PHOTO: Police confirmed man, Jessie Johnson BopBeam, killed his own cousin, Dthang Dthang, after being backdoored in North Grand and Natural Bridge: killed him in front of me

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Police confirmed man, Jessie Johnson BopBeam, killed his own cousin, Dthang Dthang, after being backdoored in North Grand and Natural Bridge: killed him in front of me

A St. Louis man is facing multiple felony charges after a fatal shooting near North Grand and Natural Bridge on January 15, 2025. READ MORE HERE

Prosecutors have charged J Vonta Johnson, 24, with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, first-degree robbery, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

According to a probable cause statement, surveillance footage captured Johnson and another suspect approaching a Nissan parked in an alley off North Grand. One suspect distracted the driver while the other reached into the vehicle through the passenger window. When the victim tried to escape, Johnson allegedly shot him. The suspects then stole the victim’s car, later abandoning it at Harper and Garrison.

Johnson later admitted to his role in the crime, telling investigators he intended to steal the victim’s firearm. Court records show he has prior felony convictions, including a 2022 conviction for tampering with a motor vehicle in St. Louis.