Trooper John Anderson
New Jersey State Police
New Jersey

End of Watch: Tuesday, November 1, 1955
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 3 months
Badge Number: 1191

Trooper Anderson was shot and killed while investigating a stolen car on the Garden State Parkway. He was on patrol when he observed the car stopped in a U-turn lane. He was shot and mortally wounded when he stopped to investigate.

Trooper Anderson had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his wife.

 
Photograph: Trooper John Anderson

Patch image: New Jersey State Police, New Jersey

Visit Trooper Anderson's memorial at www.ODMP.org