Patrolman James Spencer Johnson
East Lansing Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Thursday, October 25, 1984

Biographical Info
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: 15

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, October 25, 1984
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Patrolman Johnson was shot and killed while responding to a breaking and entering call. He was shot as he approached the scene. The suspect was convicted of murdering Patrolman Johnson and sentenced to life without parole.

Patrolman Johnson had served with the East Lansing Police Department for 11 years.