Officer James L. Gordon

James L. Gordon

Officer James Gordon was shot and killed by a Prince George's County police officer in a case of mistaken identity.

Officer Gordon was returning home to his residence in Prince George's County, Maryland when he discovered an open window and suspected that a burglar might be inside. As Officer Gordon walked through the house with his gun drawn, a Prince George's County police officer arrived on the scene because a neighbor had reported seeing a suspicious person enter Officer Gordon's home. In a tragic case of mistaken identity, the responding officer shot and killed Officer Gordon when he turned toward him with gun in hand.

Officer Gordon had previously served in the United States Army and was survived by his daughter.