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John Loflin Jordan Jr.
Incident
Patrolman John Jordan was shot and killed while off duty during the robbery of a convenience store at 2100 Airline Drive in Kenner. He had just ended his shift and was unarmed when he stopped at a convenience store to make a purchase. While he was in the store, two armed men entered it to commit a robbery. When the suspects discovered Patrolman Jordan's identity as a police officer, they shot both him and the clerk execution style. The suspects were apprehended five days later. On June 18, 1975, one of the men was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. He died in prison.
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You barely got started.
Patrolman Jordan gave the Port of New Orleans Harbor Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the New Orleans community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Jordan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
John is the only officer of Port of New Orleans Harbor Police Department remembered here.
John is one of 364 officers killed feloniously in LA, 61.2% of the 595 remembered there.
John is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1974, 2 officers in LA were killed feloniously, the 61st heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1900, with 7.
In 1974, 162 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1974, 178 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
John was 23. Of the 310 killed feloniously in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 48; the middle age was 40. John had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 8 years.
John was 23. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. John had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 23. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. John had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 7.7% of these deaths in LA; July holds the most, 11.3%. Fridays: 15.9%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Port of New Orleans Harbor Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.2% of all 595 deaths in LA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 5-W
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