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
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