Police Officer Jerry Foster Philpot, II

Police Officer Jerry Foster Philpot, II | Detroit Police Department, Michigan
Detroit Police Department, Michigan
Police Officer Jerry Foster Philpot, II

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Thursday, May 25, 1995

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Jerry Foster Philpot, II

Officer Jerry Philpot was shot and killed by suspected gang gunfire around 9:30 p.m.

One suspect was killed, and three others were taken into custody. The shooter was sentenced to life and died in prison.

Officer Philpot had served with the Detroit Police Department for six years and earned a number of honors, including two citations and one lifesaving award. He is survived by his wife, child, parents, sister, and brother.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour 6 years
  • Badge 3701

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Rifle; AK-47
  • Offender Died in prison

gang member

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To the family, friends and loved ones of Officer Jerry Philpot.

I am SPO Smith and Jerry is my silent partner, I've read each of the reflections on here and see how loved and supported he was and the impact he left onto his family and friends or anyone he has encountered. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to see that. I will continue to have his memory for the rest of my life.

SPO Smith
Detroit Police Training Center

July 6, 2024

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