Police Officer Robert T. Jordan
End of Watch: Sat, May 16th, 1981
Date of Incident: Fri, May 15th, 1981
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 10 years
Age: 46
Incident
Police Officer Robert Jordan was shot and killed when a suspect robbed him at gunpoint and discovered that he was a police officer.
He and his 11-year-old daughter were confronted by the suspect on Shreve Avenue. The suspect demanded Officer Jordan's wallet and when he discovered the badge inside he shot Officer Jordan in the chest three times. Although mortally wounded, Officer Jordan was able to return fire and wound the suspect.
The suspect was convicted of capital murder and executed in 1997.
Officer Jordan had been with the agency for 19 years and was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Agency
7900 Forsyth Blvd.
Saint Louis, Missouri 63105
(314) 889-2341
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