Officer George D. Jones Jr.
Metropolitan Police Department
District of Columbia
End of Watch: Saturday, March 24, 1973

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, March 23, 1973
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Jones was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a call for assistance on 18th Street, SE. When they arrived the officers encountered an estranged husband armed with a shotgun. As Officer Jones attempted to push the shotgun aside the man fired it, striking Officer Jones in the stomach. Officer Jones' partner returned fire and killed the suspect. Officer Jones succumbed to his injuries the following day.

Officer Jones had been with the agency for three years and was survived by his wife and child.