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Friday, August 14, 2020

Officer Down


Sergeant James R. O'Connor, IV
Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Friday, March 13, 2020
Age 46
Tour 23 years
Badge 564

Corporal James O'Connor was shot and killed during a SWAT team operation to arrest a homicide suspect at 5:50 am.

The SWAT team was securing the home on Bridge Street, near Duffield Street, when the subject opened fire on them through a closed door on the second floor. Corporal O'Connor was struck in the shoulder in an area not protected by his vest.

Corporal O'Connor was transported to Temple University Hospital where he succumbed to his wound 20 minutes later.

The subject who shot him was charged with murder.

Corporal O'Connor had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 23 years and had been a member of the SWAT team for 15 years. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He is survived by his wife and two children. One of his sons also served with the Philadelphia Police Department.
Rest in Peace Bro…We Got The Watch

Nemo me impune lacessit

Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky. All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh. 

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