Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Gary Johnson was killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call. While driving on Route 80, his patrol car was run off the road by a drunk driver and hit a tree. The drunk driver fled the scene but was later apprehended. However, the grand jury declined to indict the suspect. The man was arrested and convicted of a later arson in which several firefighters were injured.
Survivors
Deputy Johnson was survived by his wife and two sons.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Johnson served with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Fultonville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Gary Allan 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 Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Gary Allan Johnson's cause is highlighted.
How Gary Allan Johnson Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted of unrelated crimes
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gary Allan Johnson is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gary Allan Johnson was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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