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Jerry Foster Philpot II

Case from Detroit, MI dated May 25, 1995

Victim Details

Jerry Foster Philpot, Ii

Male

White / Caucasian

Detroit

MI

1995-05-25

28

Jerry

Foster Philpot II

07/01/2026

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On the evening of May 25, 1995, a dedicated public servant's life was tragically cut short in a hail of gunfire in Southwest Detroit. Jerry Foster Philpot, II, a 28-year-old male Detroit Police Officer, was killed in the line of duty around 9:30 p.m. by what was described as suspected gang gunfire. A decorated officer with six years on the force, Philpot had earned two citations and a lifesaving award, a testament to his commitment to the community he served. His untimely death left behind a wif ...
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