Police Officer Robert Porter

Police Officer Robert Porter | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
Police Officer Robert Porter

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Friday, January 19, 1996

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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 Philadelphia Police Department for seven 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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Growing up as a cops kid I was always aware of the dangers that went along with the job. But when you were killed it struck close to home. You and my father worked together in narcotics. It was the first time, unfortunately not the last, that I had a personal connection to someone killed in the line of duty. May you continue to rest in peace sir. God Bless.

Sergeant Ariel E Benites
Philadelphia School District Police Department

January 19, 2020

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