Sergeant Patrick Scott Johnson, Alaska State Troopers, Alaska

Sergeant Patrick Scott Johnson

Alaska State Troopers, Alaska

End of Watch Thursday, May 1, 2014

Patrick Scott Johnson

Sergeant Scott Johnson and Trooper Gabriel Rich were shot and killed while investigating reports that a person had brandished a firearm in the village of Tanana several days earlier.

Both troopers had gone to a home on Front Street to speak to the suspect. At some point during the investigation both troopers were fatally shot inside of the home.

One subject was taken into custody following the incident. He was convicted of both murders and sentenced to 203 years in prison.

Sergeant Johnson had served with the Alaska State Troopers for 20 years and had previously served with the North Slope Borough Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, parents, and siblings.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 23 years
Badge 144

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 203 years

weapons violation

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When I watch shows on TV and want more information, I go to Google. I recently started watching reruns of Alaska State Troopers, and was curious about Gabe Rich, because he resembles a good friend of mine. Broke my heart to see that he and Sgt Scott Johnson we’re brutally murdered. My heart goes out to their families.

Florida citizen

June 22, 2018