South Dakota Correctional Officer killed on duty

[Branis]

http://www.argusleader.com/article/20110412/UPDATES/110412035/Penitentiary-officer-killed-during-escape-attempt?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Home

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Correctional Officer Ronald Johnson
South Dakota Department of Corrections
South Dakota
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Biographical Info
Age: 63
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: In custody

Correctional Officer Ronald Johnson was killed by two inmates who were attempting to escape from the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls.

The two inmates were taken into custody on the prison grounds shortly before 11:00 am. Officer Johnson was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

Officer Johnson had served with the South Dakota Department of Corrections for 23 years. He is survived by his wife.

http://www.odmp.org/officer/20821-correctional-officer-ronald-johnson

Rest in Peace Officer Johnson

[Iowa #1603]

Oh CRAP .....................RIP Brother

[Branis]

Today was his 63rd birthday, he had a wife, two kids and 6 grand children.

[willowdared]

Thoughts and prayers en-route

[SGT53]

RIP Brother, prayers to family sent.