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Police Officer Johnny Reed Annas | Charlotte Police Department, North Carolina Charlotte Police Department, North Carolina

Police Officer

Johnny Reed Annas

Charlotte Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch: Saturday, May 21, 1960

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 25

Tour: 2 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/21/1960

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Released in 1986

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Officer Annas was shot and killed with another officer's pistol while trying to breakup a street fight. While Officer Annas returned to patrol car to call for assistance his partner was assaulted by a mob of over 100 people and had his pistol stolen. As Officer Annas went to assist the officer the suspect who stole the pistol opened fire, striking Officer Annas. The suspect was arrested.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison December 20, 1962. He was released October 16, 1986.

Officer Annas had been with the agency for two years.

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THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO OUR CHOSEN PROFESSION.
YOU'RE THE TRUE HERO.... GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY....

CPL. JW LOWDER
UNION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
January 12, 2008

 

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