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David Lee Johnson
David Lee "Star" Johnson
David Lee Johnson served in the U.S. Army.
Police Officer Star Johnson was shot and killed by an off-duty city detective in front of 219 East Jefferson Street.
The detective had become upset after Officer Johnson stopped one of his friends for running a stop sign. As the two argued, the detective drew a revolver and fired five times, fatally wounding Officer Johnson.
The detective was acquitted at trial but was shot and killed by one of Officer Johnson's friends in an act of retaliation three days after returning to duty.
Officer Johnson was a U.S. Army veteran and served in law enforcement for at least seven years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Police Officer Johnson gave the Phoenix Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Phoenix community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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