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Friends and family of a 22-year-old man fatally shot outside an

grocery store Thursday afternoon described him as a dedicated father, who was always smiling.

Ryan Lee Johnson, of Aloha, was

just before 3:20 p.m. Thursday, according to the

. The state medical examiner's office said Johnson died from gunshot wounds to the head. Authorities have not said how many times he was shot.

Jeffrey Brian Johnson, 52, of

, was arrested in connection with the shooting in

, said Sgt. David Thompson, a sheriff's office spokesman.

Ryan Lee Johnson family statement

Ryan Lee Johnson was twenty-two years old and an amazing young man. His number one priority was to be a good father to his son. He graduated from Aloha High School in 2008 and was attending PCC with the intention of becoming a firefighter. Ryan’s family would like to extend their gratitude to everyone who stepped forward to help catch the suspect so quickly, including a special thank you to the person who followed the suspect’s car and aided in the apprehension. A memorial fund for Ryan has been set up to accept donations at all U.S. Bank locations.

On Friday afternoon, Jeffrey Johnson was arraigned in

on one count of murder. His family members declined to comment after the hearing.

arrived at the scene after 6 p.m. Thursday and told reporters that the two men knew each other but would not elaborate. Thompson said that the men are not family members. Ryan Johnson's family also wouldn't discuss how they knew one another.

Multiple people called 9-1-1 Thursday afternoon to report a shooting at the store, located at

. They reported that a gunman walked up to the victim, fired an undisclosed number of shots, then got into a vehicle and fled, Thompson said.

Jeffrey Johnson was arrested within 30 minutes at the intersection of

in Sherwood by deputies and

and

police, authorities said.

"Ryan's family would like to extend their gratitude to everyone who stepped forward to help catch the suspect so quickly, including a special thank you to the person who followed the suspect's car and aided in the apprehension," his family wrote in a statement.

Ryan Johnson graduated in 2008 from

, where he played football, wrestling, and ran track, his family said. A candlelight vigil will be held at the Aloha High School football stadium from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday.

Johnson aspired to be a firefighter and was taking fire science classes at

, said his grandfather, Tom Jones, who lives in

. Multiple family members gathered outside Ryan Johnson's Aloha home Friday afternoon.

Jones said his grandson loved to fish and watch his younger brother's football games at Aloha High. Ryan Johnson, family members said, has several siblings. Several Aloha High School students, including many members of the football team, were at the shooting scene Thursday.

Jones described his grandson as honest, generous and fun.

"Everybody loved him," he said.

Jones said Ryan Johnson most enjoyed playing with his young son.

"The most important thing in his life was his son," Jones said. "He had high goals for himself. He struggled early in his life, but worked hard and wanted to make a future for his son and himself."

Jones wouldn't say the age of Johnson's son. Jack Miller, a good friend of Ryan Johnson, said he thought the boy is 4 or 5 years old.

Miller, 20, said he was on Aloha's wrestling and football teams with Ryan Johnson. He struggled to comprehend his friend's death.

"It's really hard knowing the facts of what happened," said Miller, his voice slightly quivering. "Who would think that? To go shoot a kid."

Miller, who said he attends

, visited Ryan Johnson over winter break. The two went to the gym and out to eat almost daily.

Laughing, Miller reflected on practical jokes he and Ryan Johnson would play on each other during wrestling tournament trips. For example, he'd slap Ryan Johnson with sweaty clothing, he laughed.

Miller said Ryan Johnson wanted to be a firefighter to help others. "He wanted to touch people, and he thought that was the best way he could."

"When you looked at him, you'd see that spark in his eye," he said. "I always thought something really good was going to happen for him – I guess I was wrong."

A memorial fund, the family said, has been created for donations at any U.S. Bank under Ryan Lee Johnson's name.

This article reflects the following correction, published Feb. 2:

Ryan Lee Johnson has three other brothers and a sister, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. A previous version of the story omitted some siblings.

Emily E. Smith of The Oregonian contributed to this report.

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