Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff William Johnson was shot and killed in the Oakland section of Contra Costa County while attempting to serve a writ of ejectment.
As he attempted to evict the man he was shot in the chest and killed. A grand jury failed to indict the subject.
Deputy Johnson was survived by his wife and two children.
Survivors
Deputy Johnson was survived by his wife and two children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Deputy Sheriff Johnson served with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Martinez community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff William R. 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 CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 53 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William R. Johnson's cause is highlighted.
How William R. Johnson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William R. Johnson is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William R. Johnson was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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