Police Officer Johnnie Young
Miami Police Department
Florida
End of Watch: Saturday, March 8, 1947

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Friday, March 7, 1947
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Young was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer while chasing two burglary suspects near N.W. Fourth Avenue. Another officer fired at a silhouette he saw running in the darkness, striking Officer Young in the back.

Officer Young had been with the agency for four years and was survived by his wife.