Jacksonville Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, April 12, 1870
Add to My HeroesWilliam Johnson
Officer Johnson succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when he was assaulted at a disturbance call. He encountered a drunk suspect who was extremely strong. The man picked Officer Johnson up and threw him to the ground, causing him to suffer fatal injuries.
Officer Johnson had been with the agency for seven years and was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Sunday, April 10, 1870
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
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