Night Marshal Mahlon Pascal Johnson, Waverly Town Police Department, Washington

Night Marshal Mahlon Pascal Johnson

Waverly Town Police Department, Washington

End of Watch Tuesday, June 14, 1921

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Mahlon Pascal Johnson

Night Marshal Mahlon Johnson was shot and killed when he interrupted a nighttime robbery at the Waverly Auto Garage.

It is believed the suspect(s) fired at his flashlight beam as he was looking through the windows of the business. He was struck in the head and killed. His body was found in the morning with his gun still holstered and his flashlight still on.

Marshal Johnson had served as the nightwatchman for three weeks and previously served with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 3 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Never identified

ambush, robbery

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Constable Johnson,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Waverly.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 14, 2021