South Park District Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, June 22, 1931
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 387
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: June 21, 1931
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Park Policeman Thomas Johnson was killed when his police motorcycle was struck from behind at the intersection of 23rd Street and Outer Lake Shore Drive.
He was transported to Michael Reese Hospital where he died.
The driver of the vehicle that struck him was charged with reckless driving.
Policeman Johnson is survived by his wife and parents.