CLAYTON, MO – The Clayton Police Department announces the arrest of Darrion A. Johnson, 19 years of age, of St. Louis, Mo., in connection to the November 13, 2023, homicide of Joshua D. Harris, 41 years of age, of Clayton, Mo.
Following a thorough investigation, Darrion A. Johnson was identified as a suspect. The case was subsequently presented to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. On December 5, 2023, an At Large Warrant was issued for his arrest on the following charges:
COUNT I: Murder 2nd Degree – Class A Felony
COUNT II: Armed Criminal Action – Class A Felony
Darrion A. Johnson evaded arrest until early this morning when Clayton Police Detectives, with the assistance of the United States Marshals Service, located and apprehended him in the 4100 block of Beachwood Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Darrion A. Johnson is being held at the St. Louis County Justice Center on a $500,000 cash-only bond.
The investigation began Monday, November 13, 2023, when officers received a call of shots fired in the 7500 block of Wydown Blvd. Responding officers discovered Joshua D. Harris deceased at the scene. Intensive investigative efforts by Clayton Police Detectives and the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis led to the identification of Darrion A. Johnson as a suspect in the homicide investigation.
A co-defendant, Trennell J. Johnson (no relation), was arrested on November 16, 2023, for his involvement in the homicide. He has been incarcerated at the St. Louis County Justice Center pending trial since his arrest.
There is currently no indication that additional suspects are involved in this investigation.
The Clayton Police Department extends our gratitude to the Major Case Squad and the U.S. Marshals Service for their invaluable assistance in this investigation.
