Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Thursday, August 15, 1996
Add to My HeroesJohn Thomas Cousin
Detective John Cousin was shot and killed during an attempted robbery while walking outside of his home.
After killing Detective Cousin, the suspects stole his weapon. One suspect was arrested after seeking medical attention for a gunshot wound he received when he was shot by Detective Cousin during the robbery attempt.
Detective Cousin had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 26 years. He is survived by his son.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 26 years
- Badge 958
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and wounded
Most Recent Reflection
View all 27 ReflectionsI am looking for any Family Members of Det Cousin.I have a Personal Item of Det Cousin that really should be in the possession of the family.Please Contact Me.
Michael Clark
M&M Auction House
August 31, 2021
Recent LODD Deaths

Sergeant Grant Candies
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, LA
EOW: March 23, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Hector Cuevas, Jr.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: March 17, 2025

Sergeant Joseph Anthony Azcona
Newark Police Division, NJ
EOW: March 8, 2025

Police Officer Felicia Dee Reilly
Saint Paul Police Department, MN
EOW: March 1, 2025

Deputy Sergeant Martin Shields, Jr.
Hinds County Sheriff's Office, MS
EOW: February 23, 2025

Police Officer Christopher M. L. Reese
Virginia Beach Police Department, VA
EOW: February 22, 2025

Police Officer Cameron Robert Girvin
Virginia Beach Police Department, VA
EOW: February 22, 2025

Patrolman Andrew William Duarte
West York Borough Police Department, PA
EOW: February 22, 2025

Trooper Kyle McAcy
Nebraska State Patrol, NE
EOW: February 17, 2025