Correctional Officer Ronald E. 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. One of the inmates who murdered Officer Johnson had been involved in several successful and attempted escapes before.
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 and was murdered on his 63rd birthday. He is survived by his wife, two children, and six grandchildren.
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. One of the inmates who murdered Officer Johnson had been involved in several successful and attempted escapes before.
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 and was murdered on his 63rd birthday. He is survived by his wife, two children, and six grandchildren.
