Ryan Colby Johnson

Ryan Colby Johnson was a young man rooted in Birmingham, Alabama, whose life at 25 reflected the everyday hopes and connections that shape a family and neighborhood. Public records and local reporting identify Ryan as a beloved member of his community — a son and neighbor whose presence mattered to those who knew him.

Though formal public memorials located online are limited, reporting confirms core facts about Ryan’s final hours: he was wounded near a nightclub in the Smithfield area along Third Avenue North on April 23, 2023, transported to UAB Hospital, and later pronounced deceased. Those facts are part of the public record, but they do not define the whole of who Ryan was. He lived in Birmingham and his death has been followed by family and community members seeking answers and closure.

Friends and family have continued to remember Ryan in the months following his death, and local coverage has described loved ones’ struggle to reconcile with the loss and to find resolution. Public appeals for information and the listing of the case by community safety organizations reflect a desire from many who cared about Ryan to honor his memory and to bring clarity to what happened that night.

Where available public details are scarce, it remains important to acknowledge Ryan’s life beyond headlines. He was a real person with relationships and a place in a local community — someone whose absence is felt by family members and friends. While the circumstances of his death are part of the record, the focus here is on remembering Ryan as a young man who belonged to Birmingham and to people who loved him.

For those who wish to honor Ryan’s memory, consider reaching out to local community organizations or the family’s chosen funeral home (when publicly listed) to share condolences or learn of any memorial plans. Ryan’s life, though cut short, mattered to those around him, and the hope remains that his memory will be kept with dignity and care.