U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Niles Johantgen
1991
Niles Frederick Johantgen served the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years. Niles also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Johantgen was shot and killed as he was frisking a suspect on Henry Thomas Drive. Another man hit Officer Johantgen in the back of the head from behind, then shot him in the back of the head as he lay on the ground. The man who attacked him was upset that Officer Johantgen had arrested a man for drugs in the suspect's home and that he was searching three of the suspect's friends. The suspect was sentenced to death in 1993. In 2017, the suspect agreed to life in prison without parole after an appeals judge threw out the death sentence. Officer Johantgen was a United States Marine Corps veteran and served with the Atlanta Police Department for three years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1980 – 1984
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Atlanta Police Department
Officer
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtqq8wekn76wdrn5vn2vw
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 Niles. Claim this record.
Be the first to honor Niles.
Leave a Tribute