St. Louis County Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch: Saturday, May 16, 1981
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 19 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 16, 1981
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Executed in 1997
Police Officer Robert Jordan was shot and killed while off duty when a suspect robbed him at gunpoint and discovered that he was a police officer.
He and his 11-year-old daughter were confronted by the suspect in front of 4401 Shreve Avenue. The man demanded Officer Jordan's wallet and when he discovered the badge inside shot Officer Jordan in the chest three times. Although mortally wounded, Officer Jordan was able to return fire and wounded the suspect.
The suspect was convicted of capital murder and executed in 1997.
Officer Jordan had served with the St. Louis County Police Department for 19 years.