Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Friday, January 21, 1916
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 242
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 21, 1916
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: No charges recorded
Patrolman Bror A. Johnson was shot and killed as he attempted to stop an armed robbery.
Officer Johnson was directing traffic when a citizen alerted him to a robbery in progress in a nearby business. When the armed robber emerged, Officer Johnson was waiting for him. The gunman fired two shots at Officer Johnson, striking and killing him.
Officer Johnson in the traffic division of the 1st Precinct.