Officers Killed in the Line of Duty

Duane C. Johnson

  • Rank: Police Officer
  • Serial Number: 23431
  • Division: Central
  • Location: 412 Bamboo Lane
  • Date Killed: Wednesday, December 19, 1984
  • Cause of Death: Shot by Robbery Suspect

Rememberance

Officer Johnson was shot and killed by a robbery suspect in Chinatown at 2:00 pm. Officer Johnson and his partner had responded to the store and were let in by one of the suspects who was posing as a store employee. When the two officers entered, a shootout ensued and Officer Johnson was killed and his partner was wounded. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life.

Officer Johnson had been with the Department for three years and was survived by his wife and daughter.