Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Alfred Jordan was shot and killed when he encountered a man known to be involved with smuggling illegal liquor.
Policeman Jordan was returning from the local railroad station after conducting an inspection for illegal liquor when the encounter occurred.
After exchanging words, the suspect produced a handgun and shot Policeman Jordan several times. Despite being mortally wounded, Policeman Jordan was able to return fire and wounded the suspect. The man was taken into custody by responding officers and charged with murder.
The 23-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 10 years. He was pardoned on December 23rd, 1916.
Policeman Jordan had only served with the Ranger Police Department for three days but had previously served as a Texas Ranger.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Jordan served with the Ranger Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Ranger community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Jordan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Alfred D. 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Ranger Police Dept., 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Alfred D. Jordan's cause is highlighted.
How Alfred D. Jordan Compares
Offender Outcome
Pardoned in 1916
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alfred D. Jordan is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Alfred D. Jordan was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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