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Police Officer Ulric A. Johnston | Detroit Police Department, Michigan Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer

Ulric A. Johnston

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch: Saturday, November 10, 1928

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 31

Tour: 3 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/10/1928

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Officer Johnston was shot and killed as he and his partner were attempting to buy liquor during an undercover operation on Holbrook Street. Officer Johnston had purchased the liquor and was attempting to leave when the owner, after recognizing him as a police officer, shot him several times. His partner shot and killed the owner and seriously wounded the owners son when he produced a pistol.

Officer Johnston had served with the Detroit Police Department for 3 years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 83rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
November 11, 2011

 

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