Missouri Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Monday, February 9, 1931
Add to My HeroesByron Jasper Gordon
Special Agent Byron Gordon was shot and killed in the Missouri Pacific Railroad yards at Monroe, Louisiana, while attempting to arrest a man who was riding on a train.
Agent Gordon observed the man jumping from a northbound train as it entered the yards and attempted to arrest him. The two exchanged shots, and Agent Gordon was killed. The subject suffered a gunshot wound to his hip that ultimately led to his death in May 1932. He died while awaiting execution after having been sentenced to death for murdering Agent Gordon.
Agent Gordon was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Missouri Pacific Railroad Police for seven years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Louisiana
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsAgent Gordon,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-north just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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