Bio & Incident Details
Age: 37
Tour: 12 years
Badge # 6996
Cause: Automobile accident
Incident Date: 11/18/1960
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Detective William R. Johnson was killed in a crash involving his squad car and three other vehicles at 59th and Cottage Grove.
Detective Johnson was responding to a call regarding a rape suspect when his vehicle was broadsided by another automobile. Detective Johnson was thrown from his car, resulting in multiple and fatal injuries.
Detective William Johnson is survived by his wife, daughter and son.
