Inspector John R. Johnston
Oakland Police Department
California
End of Watch: Thursday, June 27, 1946

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, June 27, 1946
Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber
Suspect Info: Convicted

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.