Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Thearel Johnson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two robbery suspects. One of the men produced a gun and opened fire. Despite being mortally wounded, Marshal Johnson was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
The second man was arrested and charged with murder.
Marshal Johnson had served with the agency for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
City Marshal Johnson gave the Wister Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Wister community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Thearel Major 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 OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 15 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Wister Police Department, 2 of 2 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. Thearel Major Johnson's cause is highlighted.
How Thearel Major Johnson Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Thearel Major Johnson is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Thearel Major Johnson was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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