Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Monday, October 3, 1887
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 3, 1887
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Policeman William Johnston was shot and killed when he tried to arrest a man who had been causing a disturbance at the Powelton Avenue Station of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
After being shot Policeman Johnston returned fire, but missed his assailant, who fled.