Philadelphia Police Identify Burned Body Found Along Kelly Drive As 20-Year-Old Naasire Johnson

Philadelphia PA

01 March, 2022

10:38 AM

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CBS Philadelphia March 1, 2022 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia police have identified a burned body found along Kelly Drive last week. Police say DNA analysis shows 20-year-old Naasire Johnson was the victim. His grandmother reported him missing last week and held a vigil Saturday in Spring Garden to raise awareness. Police found Johnson's body on Sunday, Feb. 20 in Fairmount Park, right off Kelly Drive. Investigators say the body had a single gunshot wound to the neck, but it's not clear if that was the cause of death. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.