Roll of Honor
Incident
Assistant City Marshal A.A. Johnson succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained two days earlier when he responded to a shooting at a restaurant.
A cook at the restaurant had just quit and then shot and killed the owner during an argument. Assistant Marshal Johnson was shot through the door when he arrived at the restaurant. The suspect was shot and killed and two Texas Rangers were seriously wounded on June 22 when the rangers found the suspect near Cotulla.
The city council approved $48 for Assistant Marshal Johnson's funeral and $100 for his widow.
Asst. City Marshal Johnson, On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Laredo.
R.I.P. USBP
Anonymous United States Border Patrol June 19th, 2022
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Assistant City Marshal Johnson served with the Laredo Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Laredo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Assistant City Marshal A. A. Johnson is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,461 of 2,422 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.3% of this state's fallen. That is 60.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Laredo Police Department, 8 of 8 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. A. A. Johnson's cause is highlighted.
How A. A. Johnson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. A. A. Johnson is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. A. A. Johnson was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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