Phoenix Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Tuesday, May 2, 1944
Add to My HeroesDavid Lee "Star" Johnson
Police Officer Star Johnson was shot and killed by an off duty city detective in front of 219 East Jefferson Street.
The detective had become upset after Officer Johnson stopped one of his friends for running a stop sign. As the two argued the detective drew a revolver and fired five times, fatally wounding Officer Johnson.
The detective was acquitted at trial but was shot and killed by one of Officer Johnson's friends in an act of retaliation three days after returning to duty.
Officer Johnson was a U.S. Army veteran.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsIf I recollect, the “friend” of Officer Johnson who gunned down the racist detective was another fellow Phoenix police officer
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