Memphis officer remembered as ‘superhero’
Police officers arrive to the funeral of Memphis police department rookie Demetrice Johnson Aug. 15. (Benjamin Naylor/The Daily Memphian)
During his funeral service at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Johnson, 34, was remembered as a community servant with a big heart who died fulfilling his dream.
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Memphis Police Department Demetrice JohnsonJulia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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