Miami Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, March 8, 1947
Add to My HeroesJohnnie Young
Police Officer Johnnie Young was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer while chasing two burglary suspects near NW 4th Avenue at 20th Street.
Another officer fired at a silhouette he saw running in the darkness, striking Officer Young in the back.
Officer Young had served with the Miami Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Incident Date Friday, March 7, 1947
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