Trooper Johnnie Whittle
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Oklahoma
End of Watch: Monday, September 14, 1953

Biographical Info
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 135

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, September 14, 1953
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 65 years

Trooper Whittle was shot and killed while driving two men to the patrol headquarters. He had picked up the two men after responding to a suspicious person call. As he pulled into the parking lot one of the men pulled out a handgun from a shoulder holster and shot Trooper Whittle. The suspect was arrested approximately two hours later and subsequently sentenced to 65 years.

Trooper Whittle had been with the agency for 10 years.