Michigan State Police, Michigan
End of Watch Thursday, August 8, 1968
Add to My HeroesRobert Raymond Gonser
Detective Gonser was shot and killed while he and another officer were working a surveillance operation in Inkster, Michigan. As the officers began to leave the scene, another car approached and attempted to block them in. Detective Gonser drove around them and the car began to follow them. The suspects fired several shots, striking Detective Gonser. The suspects were never identified.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Never identified
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsBob was my Dad’s first cousin. Thank grew up watching the heartache that my Aunt and Uncle, wife, siblings, and the rest of our family experienced loosing Bob. Thank you from the Gonser Family for creating this website, allowing the Fallen officers to not be forgotten.
Jill Gonser Dunkel
Cousin
February 6, 2022
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