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Gordon Jensen

Case from Galena-park, TX dated Jul 16, 1989

Victim Details

Gordon Alex Jensen

Male

White / Caucasian

Galena-park

TX

1989-07-16

Gordon

Jensen

06/30/2026

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Gordon Alex Jensen, a patrolman with the Galena Park Police Department in Texas, tragically lost his life on July 16, 1980. He was shot and killed while moonlighting at a new-homes construction site. The incident occurred when two vehicles pulled up to the site, and Patrolman Jensen approached them. When he asked the driver of the first vehicle for identification, a struggle ensued, and the suspect gained control of Patrolman Jensen's service revolver. In response, Patrolman Jensen drew his back ...
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  • Patrolman Gordon Alex Jensen - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
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