Trey Johnson Obituary: LaPlace Mourns the Loss of 32-Year-Old in Tragic Shooting
LaPlace, LA – The community of LaPlace is in mourning after the tragic death of Trey Johnson, 32, who was fatally shot in the early hours of February 15, 2026.
According to the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a man suffering from a gunshot wound on North Sugar Ridge Drive. Johnson was critically injured and rushed to Ochsner Medical Complex LaPlace. Despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Trey Johnson was remembered by family, friends, and neighbors as a compassionate and resilient individual. Known for his willingness to listen, offer guidance, and share joy with those around him, Trey left a lasting impact on everyone he met.
A lifelong resident of LaPlace, Trey took pride in his community and cultivated friendships that lasted decades. His passing has left a profound void across neighborhoods, schools, and homes where his presence was felt.
As the community comes together to honor his life, they celebrate the legacy of kindness, love, and quiet strength that Trey Johnson embodied. Though he is gone, his memory continues to live on in the hearts of all who knew him.