Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Robert Jordan was shot and killed while off duty when a suspect robbed him at gunpoint and discovered that he was a police officer. He and his 11-year-old daughter were confronted by the suspect in front of 4401 Shreve Avenue. The man demanded Officer Jordan's wallet and when he discovered the badge inside shot Officer Jordan in the chest three times. Although mortally wounded, Officer Jordan was able to return fire and wounded the suspect. The suspect was convicted of capital murder and executed in 1997. Officer Jordan had served with the St. Louis County Police Department for 19 years.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Jordan gave the St. Louis County Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Clayton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Jordan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Robert T. Jordan is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In MO, 516 of 813 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.5% of this state's fallen. That is 9.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At St. Louis County Police Department, 6 of 11 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 54.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert T. Jordan's cause is highlighted.
How Robert T. Jordan Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed in 1997
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert T. Jordan is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert T. Jordan was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
10 officers from St. Louis County Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
