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Incident
Chief Neil Johnson was shot and killed after responding to a domestic dispute in which a man with a gun was demanding to see his family. When Chief Johnson arrived, the man shot him six times. As he laid on the ground the man shot him once more in the head, killing him. The suspect, 26, was later apprehended and charged with first degree murder. On May 3, 1952, he was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He was released in 1967.
Survivors
Chief Johnson had been employed with the Blooming Prairie Police Department for three years and is survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Johnson gave the Blooming Prairie Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Blooming Prairie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Neil is the only officer of Blooming Prairie Police Department remembered here.
Neil is one of 173 officers killed feloniously in MN, 59% of the 293 remembered there.
Neil is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Neil is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1951, 3 officers in MN were killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 93 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 11.
In 1951, 65 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 113th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1951, 69 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 109th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Neil was 48. Of the 166 killed feloniously in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Neil had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Neil was 48. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Neil had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Neil was 48. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Neil had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 9.8% of these deaths in MN; August holds the most, 16.8%. Saturdays: 18.5%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Blooming Prairie Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 293 deaths in MN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 24.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
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