Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Constable Gus Johnson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had been firing his gun in the roadway.
The suspect was accompanied by several other men who had also been shooting.
Deputy Johnson requested help from two Wheelwright police officers before approaching the men. The officers arrested the man's companions, but the man fled into a nearby garage.
As Deputy Johnson shined his light into the garage the man opened fire, mortally wounding Deputy Johnson. Despite the wound, he was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Deputy Johnson succumbed to his wounds while being transported to a hospital in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) August 26th, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Constable Johnson served with the Floyd County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Prestonburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Constable Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Constable Gus 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 KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 76.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Floyd County Constable's Office, 11 of 11 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. Gus Johnson's cause is highlighted.
How Gus Johnson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gus Johnson is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gus Johnson was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
10 officers from Floyd County Constable's Office are honored on badge.nw.
