Killing of John Johnson in Florida in 1937

Incident

Case summary

John Johnson, age 33, a laborer, was killed in 1937 by police officer R.B. Simpson in Miami, Dade County, Florida. Simpson and police officer John D. Chesser followed Johnson in response to an emergency call. Simpson fatally shot Johnson on the stairs of Johnson’s second floor apartment, claiming that Johnson had a gun.

Victim(s):

John Johnson


Alleged perpetrators/other named individuals:

R. B. Simpson

Perpetrator group type: police

Date of incident: 1937-12-04
Location: Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Location type: victim's home
Allegation against victim: refusing to drop his gun

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