Former NFL player Kevin Johnson was discovered dead at a homeless encampment in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to police reports.

Authorities from Los Angeles County found the 55-year-old’s body at a site on the 1300 block of East 120th Street in the Willowbrook neighborhood. Officers arrived at the scene shortly before 8 a.m., as reported by ABC 7.

Emergency responders pronounced Johnson deceased at the location. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner revealed that Johnson had suffered from “blunt head trauma” and “stab wounds.”

The New York Times reports that Johnson’s death is currently being treated as a homicide investigation.

Newsweek Sports noted that Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Steve De John indicated that Johnson was believed to have been residing at the homeless camp at the time of his passing.

“Unfortunately, it appears he was homeless,” Lt. Jong confirmed. “It looks like he was probably living there.”

Johnson’s friends said he likely had ongoing health issues from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), stemming from his football career, ABC 7 reported.

In 1995 and 1996, Johnson played for the Philadelphia Eagles as a defensive tackle. He later “played 15 games” for the Oakland Raiders in 1997, as a defense lineman. 

After his NFL career, he played for the Orlando Predators and Los Angeles Avengers in the Arena Football League (AFL). 

No suspect has been named at this time.

Lt. Jong encourages anyone with information to contact 323-890-5500.

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