Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Joseph Jordan was shot and killed as he walked a prisoner to the city jail.
The Marshal had just arrested the prisoner for murdering a man during a personal dispute. As the two walked to the jail, Marshal Jordan was shot by the prisoner's brother in an attempt to free him.
The suspect was arrested and charged with Marshal Jordan's murder. He was convicted and sentenced to 5 years in prison.
Marshal Jordan had served with the Orange Police Department only for 6 months.
The Marshal had just arrested the prisoner for murdering a man during a personal dispute. As the two walked to the jail, Marshal Jordan was shot by the prisoner's brother in an attempt to free him.
City Marshal Jordan, On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Orange.
R.I.P. USBP
Anonymous United States Border Patrol November 5th, 2022
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Jordan served with the Orange Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Orange community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Jordan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Joseph J. "Joe" Jordan is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,756 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,460 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.3% of this state's fallen. That is 60.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Orange Police Department, 8 of 8 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Joseph J. "Joe" Jordan's cause is highlighted.
How Joseph J. "Joe" Jordan Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joseph J. "Joe" Jordan is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joseph J. "Joe" Jordan was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
7 officers from Orange Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
