U.S. Army · United States 
James Gordon
1987
James L. Gordon served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer James Gordon was shot and killed by a Prince George's County police officer in a case of mistaken identity. He had returned to his home in 10600 block of Mt. Lubentia Way in Largo, Maryland, when he discovered an open window and suspected that a burglar might be inside. As Officer Gordon walked through the house with his gun drawn, a Prince George's County police officer arrived on the scene because a neighbor had reported seeing a suspicious person enter the home. In a tragic case of mistaken identity, the responding officer shot and killed Officer Gordon when he turned toward him with his gun in hand. Officer Gordon was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for 17 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Metropolitan Police Department
Officer
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