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Johnson, Duane C.

Johnson, Duane C.

Rank: Police Officer

Serial Number: 23431

Division: Central

Date Killed: Wednesday, December 19, 1984

Cause of Death: Shot by Robbery Suspect

Bio: 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.