Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr.

Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr. | Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania
Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr.

Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Sunday, March 8, 2026

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Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr.

Corporal Timothy O'Connor was shot and killed during a traffic stop in West Caln Township, near the intersection of Michael Road and Route 10 in West Caln Township, at approximately 8:24 p.m.

While responding to a complaint about an erratic driver, Corporal O'Connor located and pulled the vehicle over. When Corporal O'Connor approached the vehicle, the driver shot from inside the vehicle, fatally wounding Corporal O'Connor.

The driver was found near the vehicle, deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Corporal Timothy O'Connor had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for over 15 years. He also served with the West Chester Fire Company. Survivors include his wife, daughter, mother, father, brother, sister, and nephews.

Bio

  • Age 40
  • Tour 15 years, 6 months
  • Badge 11189

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Committed suicide

traffic stop

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On behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Corporal Timothy O’Connor Jr. Please know we are eternally grateful for Timothy’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Corporal Timothy O’Connor Jr, Point 27 sent Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Pennsylvania State Police Department in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for Timothy’s partner and fellow officers. Point 27 also sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Corporal Timothy O’Connor Jr’s family.

Point 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, with God’s Word inscribed on Shields of Strength jewelry.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful for Timothy.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-Point 27

Linda Rhodes
Surviving Wife of Detective Jerry M. Rhodes, Dallas Police Department Retired
Point 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
972-978-5325

Linda Rhodes

March 13, 2026

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