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

Police Officer Jerry Foster Philpot, II

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Thursday, May 25, 1995

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 is survived by his wife, child, parents, sister, and brother. During his six years with the department, he earned a number of honors including two citations and one lifesaving award.

Bio

Age 28
Tour Not available
Badge 3701

Incident Details

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

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Was thinking about you and your family tonight, actually thinking about you and your family for a couple weeks. Remembering those nights hanging out at the Giant. Feeling nostalgic.

Cathy barrera
Retired Dearborn Heights

February 23, 2016