Charlotte Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch: Saturday, May 21, 1960
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 21, 1960
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Released in 1986
Police Officer Johnny Annas was shot and killed with another officer's pistol while trying to breakup a street fight. While Officer Annas returned to patrol car to call for assistance his partner was assaulted by a mob of over 100 people and had his pistol stolen. As Officer Annas went to assist the officer the suspect who stole the pistol opened fire, striking Officer Annas. The suspect was arrested.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison December 20, 1962. He was released October 16, 1986.
Officer Annas had served with the Charlotte Police Department for two years.