Wister Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch: Friday, June 30, 1950
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 30, 1950
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Marshal Thearel Johnson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two robbery suspects. One of the men produced a gun and opened fire. Despite being mortally wounded, Marshal Johnson was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
The second man was arrested and charged with murder.
Marshal Johnson had served with the agency for one year. He was survived by his wife and five children.