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Officer Albert R. Johnson | Miami Police Department, Florida
Miami Police Department, Florida

Officer

Albert R. Johnson

Miami Police Department, Florida

End of Watch: Sunday, September 25, 1927

Biographical Info

Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 25, 1927
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Albert Johnson was accidentally shot and killed while attempting to shoot a sick dog at 2300 NW 22nd Avenue.

Officer Johnson was on duty when the dog's owner asked him to assist with shooting the dog. The man attempted to shoot the dog but it ran. As he chased the dog his firearm discharged and struck Officer Johnson.

Officer Johnson had served with the Miami Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife.