Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Thursday, May 25, 1995
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 3701
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 25, 1995
Weapon Used: Rifle; AK-47
Suspect Info: Died in prison
Officer Jerry Philpot was shot and killed by suspected gang gunfire around 9:30 p.m.
One suspect was killed, and three others were taken into custody. The shooter was sentenced to life and died in prison.
Officer Philpot had served with the Detroit Police Department for six years and earned a number of honors, including two citations and one lifesaving award. He is survived by his wife, child, parents, sister, and brother.