Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 26, 1993
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 24 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 26, 1993
Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Police Officer Jones was shot and killed during a robbery attempting as he waited for carryout food at a restaurant in the 1500 block of North Gay Street.
Three teenagers entered the restaurant and grabbed Officer Jones, who was off-duty. One of the teenagers drew a .38 caliber handgun and shot Officer Jones twice. Officer Jones was able to return fire, striking two of the suspects. All three suspects were later arrested.
The 17-year-old shooter was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life. The other two, both 16, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Officer Jones had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for 24 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.