Roll of Honor
Wilson Alex Johnson, Jr.
Incident
Officer Wilson Johnson was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance at an apartment complex at approximately 4:30 am.
He was assisting a female victim recover her children from the apartment when a male assailant opened fire, fatally wounding him. The shooter then shot at a backup officer before committing suicide.
Officer Johnson had served with Junction City Police Department for 18 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Johnson gave the Junction City Police Department 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Junction City 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 Wilson Alex Johnson, Jr. 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 KS, 237 of 335 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.7% of this state's fallen. That is 16.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Junction City Police Department, 4 of 4 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. Wilson Alex Johnson, Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Wilson Alex Johnson, Jr. Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Wilson Alex Johnson, Jr. is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Wilson Alex Johnson, Jr. was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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