U.S. Army · United States 
David Johnson
1944
David Lee Johnson served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
What Happened
Police Officer Star Johnson was shot and killed by an off-duty city detective in front of 219 East Jefferson Street.
The detective had become upset after Officer Johnson stopped one of his friends for running a stop sign. As the two argued, the detective drew a revolver and fired five times, fatally wounding Officer Johnson.
The detective was acquitted at trial but was shot and killed by one of Officer Johnson's friends in an act of retaliation three days after returning to duty.
Officer Johnson was a U.S. Army veteran and served in law enforcement for at least seven years.
The detective had become upset after Officer Johnson stopped one of his friends for running a stop sign. As the two argued, the detective drew a revolver and fired five times, fatally wounding Officer Johnson.
The detective was acquitted at trial but was shot and killed by one of Officer Johnson's friends in an act of retaliation three days after returning to duty.
Officer Johnson was a U.S. Army veteran and served in law enforcement for at least seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his aunt and uncle.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Phoenix Police Department
Police Officer
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