Charles A. Johnson, Jr.
Incident
Patrolman Johnson was killed after being pushed from a moving vehicle. The incident occurred after he had arrested several subjects and were transporting them to police headquarters.
Survivors
Patrolman Johnson was survived by his wife.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Johnson served with the Briarcliff Manor Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Briarcliff Manor community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charles A. 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 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles A. Johnson, Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Charles A. Johnson, Jr. Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles A. Johnson, Jr. is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles A. Johnson, Jr. was killed by person.