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Patrolman Gordon Jensen was shot and killed while moonlighting at a new-home construction site. Two vehicles pulled up to the site, and Patrolman Jensen approached them. When he asked the driver of the first vehicle for identification, a struggle ensued, and the suspect gained control of Patrolman Jensen's service revolver. Patrolman Jensen drew his backup weapon and shot the suspect, who also fired, fatally wounding Patrolman Jensen. The suspect was found guilty of murder and was sentenced to 18 years. Patrolman Jensen had served with the Galena Park Police Department for 2.5 years.
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Survivors include his wife, daughter, and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Jensen gave the Galena Park Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Galena Park community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Jensen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Gordon is the only officer of Galena Park Police Department remembered here.
Gordon is one of 1,462 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,423 remembered there.
Gordon is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Gordon is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1980, 10 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1980, 127 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1980, 141 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Gordon was 34. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Gordon had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Gordon was 34. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Gordon had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Gordon was 34. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Gordon had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.4% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Wednesdays: 13.1%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Galena Park Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,423 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 62-W
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