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Isaac Johnston

Death by Force
Case Description
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On November 9, 1903, Isaac Johnston, a 45-year-old male police officer of unspecified ethnicity, was ambushed and shot while patrolling his beat in Donora Borough, Pennsylvania. As he approached the area known as Third Street Hollow, near Thompson Hollow, he was shot in the abdomen without warning by an individual among a large group standing by the roadside. The group immediately fled to a nearby home.

A posse was quickly formed to apprehend the suspects. Upon attempting to enter the ho ...Read More
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  • Police Officer Isaac Johnston - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • Officer Isaac Johnston, age 45 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Victim Details

    Isaac Johnston

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Donora-borough

    PA

    1903-11-09

    45

    Isaac

    Johnston

    11/30/2025

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