Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Johnson was shot and killed when he and a constable went to a residence to serve a warrant. The suspect, who was sleeping, suddenly woke up, turned off the lights, and began shooting. Officer Johnson was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Officer Johnson was survived by his wife.
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- August 2, 2026
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Police Officer Johnson served with the Denison Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Denison community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Joseph E. 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 Denison Police Department, 5 of 5 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. Joseph E. Johnson's cause is highlighted.
How Joseph E. Johnson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joseph E. Johnson is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joseph E. Johnson was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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