Police Officer Demetrice Lavelle Johnson, Memphis Police Department, Tennessee

Police Officer Demetrice Lavelle Johnson

Memphis Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Friday, August 2, 2024

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Demetrice Lavelle Johnson

Police Officer Demetrice Johnson was killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Mississippi Boulevard and Danny Thomas Boulevard at about 3:00 am.

A vehicle fleeing the scene of a nearby shooting collided with the patrol car Officer Johnson was in. The other driver, who had been wounded in the shooting, was also killed in the crash. Officer Johnson's partner suffered critical injuries.

Officer Johnson had served with the Memphis Police Department for just over one year and had graduated from the police academy only three months prior. He was assigned to the North Main Station. He is survived by his wife and young son.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 1 year, 4 months
Badge 6764

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

routine driving

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Officer Johnson,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Memphis. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 2, 2025