Portland Police Bureau, Oregon
End of Watch: Monday, May 19, 1941
Age: 67
Tour of Duty: 32 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident:
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Lieutenant Phillip Johnson was shot and killed by a suspended police officer.
He was at his desk in the First Precinct at SE 7th Avenue and Alder Street when the officer walked into his office and shot him in the back.
The subject fled the area and committed suicide the following day.
Lieutenant Johnson had served with the Portland Police Bureau for 32 years. He was survived by his wife.