Another Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting of Former Morgan State Basketball Player

Frank Johnson Jr. charged in 2023 incident outside D.C. nightclub that killed Blake Bozeman

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

Metropolitan Police have made another arrest in connection with the 2023 shooting outside a Northeast Washington nightclub that killed former Morgan State University basketball player Blake Bozeman and injured three others. Frank Johnson Jr., 43, of Camp Springs, Maryland was arrested on Thursday for his alleged involvement in the deadly incident.

Why it matters

The shooting death of Blake Bozeman, a promising young athlete, sent shockwaves through the Morgan State community and raised concerns about public safety and gun violence in the nation's capital. This latest arrest could provide more answers and accountability for the tragic event.

The details

According to police, Frank Johnson Jr. has been charged in connection with the February 2023 shooting that took place outside a nightclub in Northeast D.C. Bozeman, 23, was killed in the incident, while three others were injured. Johnson's arrest comes after an extensive investigation by Metropolitan Police.

  • The shooting occurred in February 2023 outside a nightclub in Northeast Washington, D.C.
  • Frank Johnson Jr. was arrested on Thursday, February 9, 2026 by Metropolitan Police

The players

Frank Johnson Jr.

A 43-year-old resident of Camp Springs, Maryland who was arrested in connection with the 2023 shooting that killed Blake Bozeman.

Blake Bozeman

A former basketball player at Morgan State University who was killed in the 2023 shooting outside a D.C. nightclub.

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What’s next

The case against Frank Johnson Jr. will now proceed through the criminal justice system, with prosecutors seeking to hold him accountable for Bozeman's death.

The takeaway

This arrest provides some measure of justice for the Bozeman family and the Morgan State community, but the tragedy of a young life lost to gun violence in the nation's capital remains deeply troubling.