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Special Deputy Ambrous Murphy Johnson | Pulaski County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky Pulaski County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

Special Deputy

Ambrous Murphy Johnson

Pulaski County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

End of Watch: Wednesday, July 27, 1932

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 21

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/27/1932

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Special Deputy Murphy Johnson was shot and killed while assisting other deputies arrest a subject who was creating a disturbance at a local church in Quinton.

Two other deputies had deputized Special Deputy Johnson to assist them with the arrest of the man. During the encounter the suspect and his brother opened fire on the deputies, killing Special Deputy Johnson and seriously wounding the other two deputies. The subject's brother was also killed during the shootout.

Special Deputy Johnson was single and had served with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office for only one day.

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. I am privileged to be the first to pay tribute to you. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 80h anniversary year of your death.

Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
June 7, 2012

 

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