Officer James Evan Johnson, Arlington Police Department, Texas

Officer James Evan Johnson

Arlington Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, November 23, 1930

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James Evan Johnson

Officer James Johnson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for disturbing the peace. Officer Johnson first went to the front door of the man's home but received no response when he identified himself. When Officer Johnson went to the side door the suspect opened fire, striking Officer Johnson once in the neck.

The suspect then turned himself in. In his first trial, the suspect was found guilty and sentenced to death. He was granted a second trial in 1932 where he was found guilty again, but his sentence was changed to life in prison. He was pardoned by Governor Coke R. Stevenson January 20, 1944.

Officer Johnson had served with the agency for one year and was survived by his parents.

Bio

Age 22
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Pardoned in 1944

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It was on this day, also a Sunday, 95 years ago, we lost Officer James Evan Johnson. He was laid to rest in the Parkdale Cemetery. Each year we commemorate his end of watch with a wreath ceremony.

We will never forget his sacrifice.

Officer Jesse Minton
Arlington Police Associy

November 23, 2025