Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Ulric Johnston was shot and killed as he and his partner were attempting to buy liquor during an undercover operation at 1000 Holbrook Street. Officer Johnston had purchased the liquor and was attempting to leave when the owner, after recognizing him as a police officer, shot him several times. His partner shot and killed the owner and seriously wounded the owner's son when he produced a pistol. Officer Johnston had served with the Detroit Police Department for 3 years.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Johnston gave the Detroit Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Detroit community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Johnston.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Ulric A. Johnston 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 MI, 426 of 718 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59.3% of this state's fallen. That is 5.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Detroit Police Department, 177 of 250 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Ulric A. Johnston's cause is highlighted.
How Ulric A. Johnston Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Ulric A. Johnston is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Ulric A. Johnston was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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