Police killings
2013-2020

Eric Byron Johnston

Male, White

Date of the incident: 8/25/2013

Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai, ID
1422 E. Young Ave.

Officials said Johnston was killed on the scene after an apparent altercation over a hit-and-run incident. The man reportedly hit and severed a light pole with a vehicle around Dollar and Lost Avenue. Authorities said they tracked him down and an altercation ensued after officers made contact. He was armed with a knife. Police shot and killed him.