New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Wednesday, December 14, 1932
Add to My HeroesGeorge L. Gerhard
Patrolman Gerhard was shot and killed during a pursuit of a robbery suspect near Central Park. One of the suspects was shot and wounded, and another was arrested. The suspect who shot Patrolman Gerhard was convicted of murder and executed on June 14, 1934.
Patrolman Gerhard was assigned to the 20th Precinct.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1934
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