Bio & Incident Details
Age: 31
Tour: 6 years
Badge # Car 5
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/13/1981
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Apprehended
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Patrolman Johnson was shot and killed with his own service weapon after stopping a stolen vehicle.
Patrolman Johnson was on patrol when he observed the vehicle. He began following the vehicle and was waiting for backup before attempting to stop the vehicle. The driver of the car suddenly pulled into a parking lot and stopped the car, forcing Patrolman Johnson to initiate a felony traffic stop before his backup arrived. When he ordered both occupants out of the vehicle the passenger fled on foot. Patrolman Johnson stayed with the driver, who then also attempted to flee.
Patrolman Johnson was able to catch the suspect but during the ensuing struggle the man was able to gain control of his service weapon and shot him. The suspect then shot him twice more as he lay on the ground.
The suspects were apprehended three hours later following a massive manhunt, however, Patrolman Johnson's service weapon was never located. The suspect was found guilty of second degree murder. He was denied parole in April 2004 and had his sentenced extended an additional five years.
Patrolman Johnson had served with the Holliston Police Department for 6 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
