Sheridan County Sheriff's Office, Kansas
End of Watch Thursday, October 26, 2006
Add to My HeroesJames Leroy Johnson
Sheriff James Johnson was shot and killed while talking to a mentally ill person about the possibility of having him committed.
As Sheriff Johnson was speaking to him, he drew a handgun and opened fire, fatally wounding the sheriff. The shooter was then shot and killed by a deputy.
Sheriff Johnson had served as the sheriff of Sheridan County for 18 years, and had previously served with the Hoxie Police Department. He is survived by his wife and six adult children.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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