Authorities have identified 29-year-old Bre’Asia Johnson as the woman killed in a violent shooting on Interstate 20 last week, a tragedy that has shaken her family and left the community mourning the loss of a young mother remembered for her strength, selflessness, and unwavering love for her children.
Bre’Asia, who was pregnant with her fourth child, was traveling along I-20 when gunfire erupted, striking the vehicle she was in and fatally injuring her. According to her family, her final moments were spent protecting the children in the car—her boyfriend’s two young kids—whom she shielded with her own body as bullets tore through the vehicle. Both children survived the shooting.
Her relatives describe her last act as a profound example of who she was: a devoted mother willing to do anything to keep a child safe. Loved ones say Bre’Asia had a natural instinct for caregiving and a heart large enough to embrace not only her own children but others who needed her.
“She died a hero,” one family member said. “Her final act was saving those babies.”
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and police have not yet released details regarding the motive or potential suspects. Detectives are reviewing roadway cameras, gathering evidence from the scene, and urging anyone with information to come forward. Authorities are particularly interested in dashcam footage from drivers traveling along I-20 around the time of the incident.
Family and friends are now grappling with a heartbreaking loss that feels nearly impossible to comprehend. Bre’Asia’s loved ones describe her as vibrant, protective, and deeply devoted to her family. She was excited about welcoming another child and building a future centered around motherhood and stability.
“She loved being a mom more than anything,” her cousin shared. “Her kids were her world.”
As the investigation continues, her family is calling for justice while also preparing to lay to rest a young woman whose life was full of promise and whose courage in her final moments will never be forgotten.
A memorial is being planned as relatives and community members come together to honor Bre’Asia Johnson—a mother, daughter, friend, and hero whose legacy of love and sacrifice will live on in the children she protected.