Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Johnson was shot in the abdomen and killed while questioning a suspect. The man was convicted of the murder and died in prison in 1952.
Survivors
Patrolman Johnson was survived by his wife and son.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Johnson served with the Cranston Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cranston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Henry R. 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 RI, 25 of 55 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 45.5% of this state's fallen. That is 8.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Cranston Police Department, 1 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Henry R. Johnson's cause is highlighted.
How Henry R. Johnson Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Henry R. Johnson is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Henry R. Johnson was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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