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Man Mickey Gene Johnson

Case from Belmont, MS dated Dec 01, 1977

Victim Details

Man Mickey Gene Johnson

Male

White / Caucasian

Belmont

MS

1977-12-01

20

Man

Mickey Gene Johnson

07/10/2026

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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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    Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking a lot about how the community of Belmont responded after the trag... ...Read More
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    I've been reflecting on the bravery of officers like Mickey Gene Johnson and how their everyday cour... ...Read More
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