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Policeman Thomas A. Gordon | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman

Thomas A. Gordon

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Thursday, April 9, 1908

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 23

Tour: 2 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)

Incident Date: 4/9/1908

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Policeman Gordon was shot and killed in an apparent accident. Policeman Gordon was examining firearms in a store on South Street near 2nd when the wife of the gunsmith who owned the store picked up his revolver left on the counter and it discharged.

Policeman Gordon was survived by his wife and son.

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Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
April 9, 2010

 

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