Tuesday marked four years since Charleston officer Cassie Johnson died in the line of duty. Johnson was shot on Dec. 1, 2020, by Joshua Phillips while responding to a parking complaint on Garrison Avenue. She was able to return fire and wound Phillips, who was arrested nearby shortly after. Johnson died two days later on Dec. 3, 2020, in a Charleston area hospital. Charleston Police Chief Scott Dempsey honored Johnson in a statement Tuesday, saying her service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. In 2021, Garrison Avenue was honorarily renamed Patrolman Cassie Johnson Avenue. A memorial scholarship fund has also since been established.