On March 13, 2020, Corporal James O’Connor was shot and killed during a SWAT team operation while attempting to serve a murder warrant. Jimmy, as he was known to friends and family, was posthumously promoted to Sergeant. He was 46 years old with 23 years on the Philadelphia Police Department. Jimmy comes from a large, loving family dedicated police family.  He is survived by his wife Terri, and they have two children.  Their son James is also a Philadelphia Police Officer and is married to Nicole.  Their daughter Kelsey serves in the U.S. Air Force.  Jimmy’s is also survived by his parents, James and Carol, he too a retired Philadelphia Police Officer, brother John and granddaughter Callie.  His family, friends and fellow officers miss him dearly.  Jimmy was a proud North Catholic graduate where he played soccer with friends whom he stayed in close contact. He regularly attended NC functions throughout the years and was a friendly face at the Norphans summer reunion in North Wildwood.

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