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Patrolman Mickey Johnson was shot and killed with his own weapon while attempting to stop a man who was stealing a car.
The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison. He died in prison in January 2013.
Patrolman Johnson had served with the Belmont Police Department two years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Johnson gave the Belmont Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Belmont community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Mickey is the only officer of Belmont Police Department remembered here.
Mickey is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Mickey is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Mickey 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 1977, 3 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1977, 128 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 36th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1977, 146 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 34th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Mickey was 20. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. Mickey had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Mickey was 20. 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. Mickey had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Mickey was 20. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Mickey had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 12.3% of these deaths in MS, more than any other month. Thursdays: 12.8%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Belmont Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 9.1% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
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