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Rodney Johnson

Case from Houston, TX dated Aug 01, 2017

Victim Details

Rodney Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2017-08-01

49

Rodney

Johnson

07/11/2026

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Rodney Joseph Johnson, a 40-year-old African American male, was a dedicated Houston Police Department officer who tragically lost his life on September 21, 2006. He was born on October 24, 1965, in Houston, Texas, and had a long history of service, including time in the U.S. Army and as a corrections officer before joining the Houston Police Department in 1994. Johnson was known for his commitment to his community and had received several honors, including two Lifesaving Awards and the Medal of ...
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    I recently came across the case of Officer Rodney Johnson, and one detail that stood out to me was h... ...Read More
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