Harrisburg Police Bureau, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Tuesday, April 18, 1978
Add to My HeroesJohn Robert Christian, Jr.
Detective Corporal John Christian was shot and killed while moonlighting as a uniformed security officer at 10:30 pm. He was informed of a robbery in progress and when he attempted to make an arrest he was shot and killed.
The suspect fled but was apprehended in another state.
Detective Corporal Christian was a U.S Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Harrisburg Police Bureau for 12 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 11 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsI was a 16 year old grocery store clerk at Evans. What a horrible Tuesday night. John was a good man. Quiet yet firm, he was a remarkable man willing to put his life on the line. He made the ultimate sacrifice.
Hank Skorija
Clerk at Grocery Store - Evans Market
June 3, 2019
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