Detective William R. Johnson, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Detective William R. Johnson

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, November 18, 1960

William R. Johnson

Detective William R. Johnson was killed in a crash involving his squad car and three other vehicles at 59th and Cottage Grove.

Detective Johnson was responding to a call regarding a rape suspect when his vehicle was broadsided by another automobile. Detective Johnson was thrown from his car, resulting in multiple and fatal injuries.

Detective William Johnson is survived by his wife, daughter and son.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 12 years
Badge 6996

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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