Corporal James O\’Connor
Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
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Friday, March 13, 2020
PHILADELPHIA PA (March 13, 2020)–Corporal James O\’Connor, age 46, 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.
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 is survived by his wife and two children. One of his sons also served with the Philadelphia Police Department.
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