Junction City Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch: Monday, December 3, 2001
Age: 56
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 3, 2001
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Officer Wilson Johnson was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance at an apartment complex at approximately 4:30 am.
He was assisting a female victim recover her children from the apartment when a male assailant opened fire, fatally wounding him. The shooter then shot at a backup officer before committing suicide.
Officer Johnson had served with Junction City Police Department for 18 years. He is survived by his wife and children.