Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Wednesday, February 28, 1951
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 1599
Cause of Death: Accidental
Date of Incident: February 28, 1951
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Gordon died from head injury while chasing two suspicious people with his partner on Oxford Street near Clarion. During the chase, he crashed into a wall striking his head suffering a fractured skull. He was taken to St. Lukes hospital where he died shortly after arrival.
Officer Gordon served with the Philadelphia Police Department for nine years and was a member of the old motor bandit patrol. He was survived by his wife and three sons.