Chief of Detectives Thomas A. Johnson

Photo of Chief of Detectives Thomas A. Johnson
End of Watch: Thu, Oct 27th, 1921
Date of Incident: Wed, Oct 26th, 1921
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 20 years
Age: 50

Incident

Chief of Detectives Johnson and Patrolman Albert Hall were killed during a gunfight with a robbery suspect who had barricaded himself in his home. Police Chief Clay McDonald and Detective Edward Eads were also wounded in the battle.

After the shootout, the fire department set fire to the house in an effort to force the suspect out. When the suspect appeared in the second floor window with a handgun, he was shot and killed by an officer with a rifle.

Agency

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Saint Joseph, Missouri 64501
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