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Police Officer Joseph E. Johnson | Denison Police Department, Texas
Denison Police Department, Texas

Police Officer

Joseph E. Johnson

Denison Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Thursday, October 30, 1879

Biographical Info

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

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 30, 1879
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Johnson was shot and killed when he and a constable went to a residence to serve a warrant. The suspect, who was sleeping, suddenly woke up, turned off the lights, and began shooting.
Officer Johnson was survived by his wife.