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Deputy Sheriff John Oscar Johnson | Etowah County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
Etowah County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

Deputy Sheriff

John Oscar Johnson

Etowah County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

End of Watch: Friday, November 20, 1931

Biographical Info

Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 20, 1931
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: All released

Deputy John Johnson was shot and killed after surprising suspects while he was investigating a moonshine operation on Sand Mountain. Six men were apprehended and charged with murder. Only one was tried and he was found not guilty.

Deputy Johnson was survived by his wife and nine children.