Off-duty officer Kevin Jordan shot, killed at Griffin Waffle House

May 31, 2014 - 22:51
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Off-duty officer Kevin Jordan shot, killed at Griffin Waffle House
Kevin Jordan (left), 43, of Georgia was working security at a waffle house when he was shot to death during a brawl with Chantell Mixon (right, right corner), 28, Michael Bowman, 30, and Tyler Taylor right, left corner), 23. Bowman has been charged with t

A police officer, ex-marine, and father of seven was shot and killed outside of a Waffle House on Saturday moing where he was working an off-duty security job.

The tragic shooting occurred at the Waffle House at 1702 North Expressway in Griffin, Georgia at 2:20 a.m. on Saturday moing.

Officer Kevin Jordan was working security when a woman named Chantell Mixon, 28, and two men named Michael Bowman, 30,  and Tyler Taylor, 23, started fighting.

Police spokesman Mike Richardson told the Atlanta Joual Constitution that Jordan asked the suspects to go outside and that after leaving the building they became violent when when Jordan tried to handcuff Chantell Mixon.

As Jordan was trying to restrain Mixon on the ground, suspect Micheal Bowman allegedly shot Jordan three times in the back.

Bowman has been charged with the officer and father of seven's murder.

The injured officer's brother Raymond Jordan was also in the parking lot when the shooting occurred, as he was visiting his brother at the restaurant.

Raymond Jordan saw his brother get shot so he then pulled out a gun and shot Bowman a few times. Raymond Jordan is a civilian who has a valid Georgia gun permit.

Bowman is in critical condition and being treated ay Atlanta Medical Center.

The shooting occurred at a Waffle House where officer Kevin Jordan was working off duty security

The shooting occurred at a Waffle House where officer Kevin Jordan was working off duty security

Micheal Bowman has been charged with the murder of officer Kevin Jordan

Micheal Bowman has been charged with the murder of officer Kevin Jordan

Tyler Taylor has been charged with with disorderly conduct following the shooting of officer Kevin Jordan

Tyler Taylor has been charged with with disorderly conduct following the shooting of officer Kevin Jordan

Chantell Mixon has been charged with felony obstruction after Saturdays shoot out

Chantell Mixon has been charged with felony obstruction after Saturdays shoot out

Suspect Tyler Taylor has been charged with disorderly conduct. Mixon has been charged with felony obstruction.

The aunt of suspect Micheal Bowman spoke to Channel 2 Action News and told reporters that she was in 'disbelief.'

She said that her nephew had a gun permit but that she never thought he would actually shoot anyone, reported ACJ.

'That’s somebody’s son, daddy,' she said. 'I mean I don’t even know what to feel. I’m so sorry for that family.'

Raymod Jordan also spoke with Channel 2 Action News and told them, 'My only regret, I don't want to be bitter. My only regret, I didn't kill him,' said Raymond Jordan.

Jordan claims his brother was 'only doing his job' and that the suspects arrived at the Waffle House drunk and belligerent and 'using racial slurs.'

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the shooting further.

Jordan was a member of the Griffin Police Department for four years. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is also looking into the case.

The Griffin Police Department asked the public to pray for Jordan's family.

Chantell (left), Tyler (center), and Bowman (right) all face charges for the murder of officer Kevin Jordan

Chantell (left), Tyler (center), and Bowman (right) all face charges for the murder of officer Kevin Jordan

Tyler Taylor (pictured) is currently in custody and is charged with disorderly conduct after his friend Micheal Bowman allegedly shot officer Jordan

Tyler Taylor (pictured) is currently in custody and is charged with disorderly conduct after his friend Micheal Bowman allegedly shot officer Jordan

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Mike Gallagher Freelance writer with a passion for travelling