Fallen Philadelphia police officer honored 50 years after shooting

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police remembered one of their own killed in the line of duty 50 years ago.

Friends, family, and fellow officers gathered outside the 5th police district in Roxborough for a solemn ceremony on Thursday.

They were here to mark the passing of Officer James E. Griffin.

The officer died on March 5th, 1976, after he was shot by a prisoner who grabbed Griffin's handgun as Griffin tried to handcuff him.