Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Friday, November 18, 1960
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: 6996
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.