Deputy Gabriel Morris Fish, Baker County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Deputy Gabriel Morris Fish

Baker County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Tuesday, January 11, 1966

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Gabriel Morris Fish

Deputy Gabriel Fish was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a bank robbery suspect.

After a high speed chase involving nearly 100 officers, the suspect's car crashed and Deputy Fish was attempting to arrest him. During the arrest the man was able to gain control of Deputy Fish's revolver and shot him in the chest twice. The man then stole Deputy Fish's patrol car but was later apprehended.

He was convicted of murder and initially sentenced to death, but the sentence was commuted to life when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty was unconstitutional. He died in prison on March 10th, 2014.

Deputy Fish was a military veteran of the Korean War. He was survived by his son and two daughters.

Bio

Age 36
Tour Not available
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Died in prison

robbery

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I think of you often, as I named my son Gabriel to honor your memory. I am so sorry I never had the chance to know you, only learning of you through stories told by my dad, your brother, Drew. Thank you for your eternal sacrifice. I am proud to call you uncle and blessed to share your memory and legacy with my son. Rest in peace.

Jamie Fish Hudson
Niece

July 30, 2022