Police Officer Anthony Lorror Johnson

Police Officer Anthony Lorror Johnson

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Tuesday, January 7, 2003

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Anthony Lorror Johnson

Police Officer Anthony Johnson suffered a fatal heart attack after struggling with a suspect at Overbrook High School at about 1700 hours.

Officer Johnson, who volunteered as a part-time basketball coach, was in the gym for team photographs when a student came in and created a disturbance. The student refused to leave, and as Officer Johnson escorted him out of the gym, the boy took a swing at him and started to struggle. During the struggle, Officer Johnson was able to get handcuffs on the suspect before collapsing.

After Officer Johnson collapsed the handcuffed suspect fled as bystanders came to his aid. He was transported to Lankenau Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The suspect was apprehended shortly after 9:00 pm and charged with assaulting a police officer.

Officer Johnson had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 16-1/2 and was assigned to the Southwest Detective Dvision.

Bio

  • Age 46
  • Tour 16 years, 6 months
  • Badge 5684

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
  • Weapon Person
  • Offender Apprehended

juvenile offender, off duty

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Officer Johnson,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 7, 2023

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