Special Agent Ludwig P. Johnson
United States Department of Justice - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Wednesday, July 25, 1928

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Wednesday, July 25, 1928
Incident Location: Washington
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Agent Johnson was shot and killed by the Sheriff of Chelan County, Washington, in a case of mistaken identity. Agent Johnson and two other agents had gone to a location near Leavenworth, Washington, to investigate a still. When they arrived they encountered two men walking from the still carrying supplies. The two men were the Chelan County Sheriff and a Deputy who had just raided the still as well. Agent Johnson, thinking the two men were moonshiners, identified himself.

The Sheriff, believing the federal agents were moonshiners, continued approaching. Agent Johnson fired a warning shot into the ground and the Sheriff returned fire, striking Agent Johnson. Agent Johnson was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.