Police Officer Jerry Foster Philpot, II, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Jerry Foster Philpot, II

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Thursday, May 25, 1995

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Jerry Foster Philpot, II

Officer Jerry Philpot was shot and killed by suspected gang gunfire around 9:30 p.m.

One suspect was killed, and three others were taken into custody. The shooter was sentenced to life and died in prison.

Officer Philpot had served with the Detroit Police Department for six years and earned a number of honors, including two citations and one lifesaving award. He is survived by his wife, child, parents, sister, and brother.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 6 years
Badge 3701

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; AK-47
Offender Died in prison

gang member

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I lived around the corner on Elsmere the night Scott shot you. Sounded like a war. I've carried it my entire life and have never forgot you. Scott died in prison. He deserved it, you didn't. I hope your family is well.

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