Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Johnson

Lawrence Johnson

Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Johnson was shot and killed while attempting to execute a search warrant at home in Lynch.

He and another deputy had obtained the search warrant based on an investigation into illegal liquor sales. Deputy Johnson was shot in the chest and died two days later.

A 50-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man were arrested and charged with murder. On April 10, 1938, both were tried and acquitted.

Deputy Johnson was survived by his wife.