Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Millie Johnson was shot and killed when two men robbed her while she was off duty. The men then dumped her body alongside the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two suspects were arrested and charged with murder. The shooter, who was on parole, was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life. He will be eligible for parole in July 2026. Officer Johnson had served with the New York City Police Department for two years. She was survived by her mother and sister. Her father had also served with the New York City Police Department.
Survivors
She was survived by her mother and sister.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Johnson gave the New York City Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Milagros T. Johnson is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NY, 754 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.1% of this state's fallen. That is 19.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At New York City Police Department, 382 of 1237 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 30.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Milagros T. Johnson's cause is highlighted.
How Milagros T. Johnson Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Milagros T. Johnson is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Milagros T. Johnson was killed by handgun; .25 caliber.
Incident Location
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