Policeman William D. Johnston, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman William D. Johnston

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Monday, October 3, 1887

William D. Johnston

Policeman William Johnston was shot and killed when he tried to arrest a man who had been causing a disturbance at the Powelton Avenue Station of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

After being shot Policeman Johnston returned fire, but missed his assailant, who fled.

Bio

Age 43
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 123rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

October 3, 2010