Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin
End of Watch Friday, May 17, 1929
Add to My HeroesEinar Johnson
Warden Einar Johnson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for illegal beaver trapping. The suspect was also shot and wounded before being taken into custody.
The suspect was convicted of second degree manslaughter and sentenced to 6 to 7 years in prison November 12, 1929.
Warden Johnson was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to 7 years
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