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William R. Johnson, a 34-year-old Deputy Sheriff, tragically lost his life on July 31, 1852, in Oakland, California. He was serving with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office at the time of his death. The incident occurred while Deputy Johnson was attempting to serve a writ of ejectment, a legal order to remove someone from property. During this process, he was shot in the chest and killed by the individual he was trying to evict.
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William R. Johnson
Male
Oakland
CA
1852-07-31
34
William
R. Johnson
11/06/2025
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Has anyone else been struck by how difficult it must have been for Deputy Johnson’s family to deal... ...Read More
11/15/2024
11/15/2024
I’ve been reading up on Deputy William R. Johnson’s case, and I’m struck by how tough it must ... ...Read More
08/02/2024
08/02/2024
