Patrolman Albert C. Jordan, Greenfield Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Albert C. Jordan

Greenfield Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Tuesday, August 8, 1933

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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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 79th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

August 9, 2012