Albert Johnston
1965
Albert Clayton Johnston.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
City Marshal Albert Johnston succumbed to gunshot wounds he received while arresting a migrant worker for committing an obscene act in public. As he walked the man to his patrol car, the man suddenly produced a handgun and shot him in the chest. Despite being mortally wounded, Marshal Johnston was able to return fire and kill the suspect. He then was able to crawl to his patrol car and turn on the siren to get help. He was transported to Helena Hospital where he succumbed to his wound several hours later. Marshal Johnston was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Elaine Police Department for 4 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
Also Served
Elaine Police Department
City Marshal
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtn12n48kw9j8b913h09r
Record added
August 2, 2026
neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by
neuraweb.nw
Last updated
August 2, 2026
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Albert. Claim this record.
Be the first to honor Albert.
Leave a Tribute