Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, March 13, 2020
Add to My HeroesJames R. O'Connor, IV
Corporal James O'Connor was shot and killed during a SWAT team operation to arrest a homicide suspect at 5:50 am.
The SWAT team was securing the home on Bridge Street, near Duffield Street, when the subject opened fire on them through a closed door on the second floor. Corporal O'Connor was struck in the shoulder in an area not protected by his vest.
Corporal O'Connor was transported to Temple University Hospital where he succumbed to his wound 20 minutes later.
The subject who shot him was charged with murder.
Corporal O'Connor had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 23 years and had been a member of the SWAT team for 15 years. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He is survived by his wife and two children. One of his sons also served with the Philadelphia Police Department.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 23 years
- Badge 564
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Charged with murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 178 ReflectionsI cannot believe it has been a year. Seems so much longer. Your murderer should not have been on the street in the first place. That is what makes your passing even more tragic. Thank you for being a good friend to my relative. You are a hero. Strength to your family.
Maureen Walls
Former Philadelphia citizen
March 13, 2021
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