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Inspector John R. Johnston | Oakland Police Department, California Oakland Police Department, California

Inspector

John R. Johnston

Oakland Police Department, California

End of Watch: Thursday, June 27, 1946

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 18 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 6/27/1946

Weapon: Handgun; .45 caliber

Suspect: Convicted

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Inspector Johnston was shot and killed while investigating possible burglary activity. He observed a suspicious male and called him over to his unmarked car. While talking to this male, the male shot Inspector Johnson several times while Inspector Johnson was still seated behind the wheel of his car. No one knew of the shooting until an off duty police officer stopped to investigate Inspector Johnston's vehicle, which was still parked in the middle of the street. The suspect was later apprehended and convicted of Inspector Johnston's murder.
Inspector Johnston had been with the agency for 18 years and was survived by his wife and two children.

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Rest in Peace, Inspector Johnston. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
January 18, 2012

 

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