In the small town of Belmont, Mississippi, a young patrolman's life was cut tragically short in the line of duty. Mickey Gene Johnson, a 20-year-old officer with the Belmont Police Department, was responding to a car theft in progress on December 1, 1977. With two years of service under his belt, Johnson was a dedicated and compassionate officer, remembered fondly by his community as a positive role model.
While attempting to apprehend the man stealing the vehicle, a struggle ensued. The
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