Line if Duty Death: School Resource Officer Johnny Patterson
School Resource Officer Johnny Patterson
Lee County School District Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Friday, January 21, 2022
BIO
Age 58
Tour 28 years
Badge Not available
INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Thursday, January 13, 2022
School Resource Officer Johnny Patterson succumbed to injuries sustained on January 13th, 2022, when he was struck by a car while directing traffic on Noah Curtis Street in front of Shannon Primary School.
He was directing traffic at the end of the school day when a vehicle struck the back of his patrol car, which was then pushed into him. He was transported to North Mississippi Medical Center where he remained on life support until his organs were donated on January 21st, 2022.
Officer Patterson also served as the assistant chief of the Verona Police Department and had served in law enforcement for 28 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and several grandchildren.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Lee County School District Police Department
1280 College View Drive
Tupelo, MS 38804
