Norfolk Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Monday, August 11, 1930
Add to My HeroesJoseph E. Johnson
Officer Joseph Johnson was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Hampton Boulevard and Forrest Avenue.
He crashed as he attempted to avoid striking a truck that had slowed in front of him to make a left turn.
Officer Johnson had served with the Norfolk Police Department for 20 months. He was survived by his parents, brother, and five sisters.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 1 year, 8 months
- Badge 245
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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