Officer Johnnie C. Gibson

Officer Johnnie C. Gibson

Dallas Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Thursday, April 19, 1923

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Johnnie C. Gibson

Officer Johnnie Gibson was shot and killed while investigating a burglary at a drug store in the early morning hours.

Officer Gibson and his partner observed a suspect standing in the store at 3:45 am. They approached the store with their guns drawn when the suspect opened fire, striking Officer Gibson in the neck.

Both suspects were arrested one month later after they shot and killed Officer John Crain in almost identical circumstances, using the same .38 caliber handgun used to murder Officer Gibson. The subjects were both convicted and executed on March 28, 1924.

Officer Gibson had served with the Dallas Police Department for eight months. He was survived by his parents, five sisters, and one brother.

Bio

  • Age 22
  • Tour 8 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
  • Offender Both executed in 1924

burglary

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Officer Gibson,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dallas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 19, 2023

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