Police Officer John Gordon
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, January 3, 1914

Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, January 3, 1914
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Officer Gordon was shot and killed while investigating four men he suspected of committing several robberies. Although mortally wounded, he was able to identify the suspects from his death bed in the hospital.

Officer Gordon had served with the agency for 2.5 years.