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John Turner Johns

John Turner "Johnnie" Johns

Died December 22, 1931

John Turner Johns served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Motor vehicle
What Happened

Officer John Turner was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic on South Royal Street near the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad depot. The impact knocked Officer Johns 63 feet. The driver fled the scene in his vehicle but was arrested a short time later and charged with second degree murder.

Officer Johns was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had been with the Jackson Police Department for 8 years.

Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Jackson Police Department
Motorcycle Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 6-W · Line 24 cut as JOHN TURNER JOHNS
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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.

Motorcycle Officer Johns gave the Jackson Police Department 8 years.

Thank you for your service to the Jackson 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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