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The U.S. Holocaust Museum has released a statement on the death of security guard Stephen Tyrone Johns, who died this afternoon after being shot at the museum by a suspect who has been identified as James Wenneker von Brunn.
Officer Stephen Tyrone Johns died heroically in the line of duty today. There are no words to express our grief and shock over these events. He served on the Museum's security staff for six years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Johns' family.FOX 5 reports that Johns was 39 years old. A memorial Facebook group has already been created. We'll update as we learn more about Officer Johns and any memorial activities in the city.We have made the decision to close the Museum tomorrow in honor of Officer Johns, and our flags will be flown at half mast in his memory.
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Rest In Peace Mr. Johns.
I hope his family knows that he will always be remembered as a hero.
my thoughts and great regard are with mr. johns' family and friends.
+1 to everyone's comments. RIP Mr. Johns.
so sad...so so sad. what a sick individual the shooter is/was, no regard for his fellow man
Rest in Peace
Rest in Peace
condolences to the family.
The Facebook group is a little twisted...
"this proves that ignorance and hatred is taking over this Earth. "
sounds like someone got knocked way off balance by this.
rest in peace Stephen Tyrone Johns.
So so sad. What a heroic thing to do in order to save others. Rest in peace Mr. Johns.
This was a senseless act of violence that showed one of the purest forms of humanity...giving your life to save other. Mr. Johns you are a hero, RIP.
Your death saved the lives of countless other's. You gave time to your fellow officers to stop the madman from going further.
You are a hero. Peace be with you and your family.
A TRUE HERO - NO TELLING HOW MANY LIVES HE SAVED
MAY HIS FAMILY FIND PEACE IN HIS HEROISM -
HE DESERVES A MEDAL!!!!