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Detective William R. Johnson | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Detective

William R. Johnson

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch: Friday, November 18, 1960

Biographical Info

Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: 6996

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: November 18, 1960
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Detective William R. Johnson was killed in a crash involving his squad car and three other vehicles at E. 59th Street and S. Cottage Grove Avenue.

He was responding to a call regarding a rape suspect when his vehicle was broadsided by another automobile. Detective Johnson was thrown from his car, resulting in fatal injuries.

Detective Johnson had served with the Chicago Police Department for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.