Patrolman Albert C. Jordan, Greenfield Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Albert C. Jordan

Greenfield Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Tuesday, August 8, 1933

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Albert C. Jordan

Patrolman Albert Jordan was shot and killed by an armed robbery suspect after responding to a call at a filling station. Upon his arrival he disarmed the suspect. However, the suspect pulled out a second handgun and shot and killed Patrolman Jordan. The suspect was convicted of murder and executed in the electric chair the following year.

Patrolman Jordan had served with the agency for 12 years.

Bio

Age 49
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Executed in 1934

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Patrolman Jordan, it has been 91 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 12 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 8, 2024