Police Officer Robert Porter, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Police Officer Robert Porter

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Friday, January 19, 1996

Robert Porter

Officer Porter was shot and killed on the night of January 19, 1996, after an argument outside of a bar. Officer Porter and another officer were both off duty and were recognized as police officers by three men. The other officer had testified against one of the suspects earlier in the day.

The two officers got into a vehicle and started to drive away when the suspects pulled up next them and shot officer Porter in the head, killing him.

Officer Porter had served with the agency for 7 years.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 7 years
Badge 6478

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Two suspects apprehended

off duty, retaliation

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Thanks to all of you that honored this young man!! I chose to sponsor his plaque at that hallowed ground where he gave the ultimate sacrifice, thank you all for your comment's.
God Bless all of you
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October 27, 2013