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Patrolman Cassie Johnson succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day while responding to a parking complaint in the 200 block of Garrison Avenue at about 2:30 pm.
Despite her wounds, she was able to return fire and wounded the subject. The man was arrested a short distance away.
Patrolman Johnson was transported to Charleston Area Medical Center, where she remained on life support until December 3rd, 2020 so that her organs could be donated.
The subject was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 40 years.
Patrolman Johnson had served with the Charleston Police Department for two years and had previously served as a city humane officer for two years.
Survivors
She is survived by her mother, brother, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Johnson gave the Charleston Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Charleston 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
Charleston Police Department has lost 9 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Cassie is one of 169 officers killed feloniously in WV, 72.8% of the 232 remembered there.
Cassie is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Cassie is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2020, 1 officer at Charleston Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 2.
In 2020, 1 officer in WV was killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 79 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 2020, 61 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 123rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2020, 65 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 122nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Cassie was 28. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Charleston Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 33.5 and 50; the middle age was 42.5. Cassie had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
Cassie was 28. Of the 147 killed feloniously in WV whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 47.5; the middle age was 39. Cassie had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
Cassie was 28. 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. Cassie had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Cassie was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Cassie had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 33.3% of these deaths at Charleston Police Department, more than any other month. Thursdays: 16.7%.
December holds 10.1% of these deaths in WV; August holds the most, 14.2%. Thursdays: 9.5%.
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 66.7% of all 9 deaths at Charleston Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 72.8% of all 232 deaths in WV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 18.9% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
Her people
Charleston Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Cassie among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 56-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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