Patrolman Henry R. Johnson, Cranston Police Department, Rhode Island

Patrolman Henry R. Johnson

Cranston Police Department, Rhode Island

End of Watch Thursday, August 14, 1930

Henry R. Johnson

Patrolman Johnson was shot in the abdomen and killed while questioning a suspect. The man was convicted of the murder and died in prison in 1952.

Patrolman Johnson was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

Age 32
Tour Not available
Badge 12

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Died in prison

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It's now been 86 years and it's truly heartwarming when I see family members of the victims leave remembrances/reflections, especially years after the event. To know that a family has not forgotten a hero is a wonderful thing.

Keep Resting in Peace, Brother and God Bless you, still.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

August 14, 2016