Officer Charles R. Johnston

Officer Charles R. Johnston | Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia Officer Charles R. Johnston | Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
Officer Charles R. Johnston | Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
Officer Charles R. Johnston | Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
Officer Charles R. Johnston

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch Sunday, May 9, 1943

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Charles R. Johnston

Officer Charles Johnston was shot and killed while responding to a shooting call at 617 21st Street, NE.

The roommate of an off-duty officer had stolen the officer's weapon and shot his wife several times. Officer Johnston was the first uniformed officer on the scene. He entered the house and as he looked around a corner the suspect shot him in the head.

The subject was apprehended at the scene. He sentenced to death and subsequently executed on December 14th, 1945.

Officer Johnston was assigned to the Traffic Division. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 24
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Executed in 1945
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Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

May 9, 2021

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