Deputy Constable Silas Johnson
Floyd County Constable's Office
Kentucky
End of Watch: Sunday, July 30, 1944

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, July 30, 1944
Weapon Used: Rifle; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Charged with murder

Deputy Constable Silas Johnson was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a man in Wheelwright.

As Deputy Johnson approached the man's home he was shot in the chest with a .22 caliber rifle. The man had been wanted on charges of drunkenness, resisting arrest. and brandishing a weapon. He was charged with murder in connection with Deputy Johnson's death.

Deputy Johnson was survived by his wife, four children, and five siblings.