Trooper John Anderson, New Jersey State Police, New Jersey

Trooper John Anderson

New Jersey State Police, New Jersey

End of Watch Tuesday, November 1, 1955

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John Anderson

Trooper John Anderson was shot and killed while investigating a stolen car on the Garden State Parkway.

He was on patrol when he observed the car stopped in a U-turn lane around 11:00 p.m. He was shot four times and mortally wounded when he stopped to investigate.

The subject fled to a nearby hotel, where he took the owner and his wife hostage. The hotel owner was able to untie himself, retrieve his rifle, and kill the subject after being held for approximately one hour.

Trooper Anderson was a United States Army veteran of World War II and had served with the New Jersey State Police for two years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 2 years, 3 months
Badge 1191
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

traffic stop

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Trooper Anderson,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 1, 2025