Policeman William D. Johnston

Policeman William D. Johnston | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania Policeman William D. Johnston | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
Policeman William D. Johnston | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania Policeman William D. Johnston | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
Policeman William D. Johnston

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Monday, October 3, 1887

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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
  • Badge Not available

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

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