Officer Gordon Brewster Bartel
Kodiak Police Department
Alaska
End of Watch: Saturday, January 15, 1983

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 6 months
Badge Number: 11

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, January 15, 1983
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 99 years

Officer Bartel was shot and killed while issuing a citation to a man for camping within the city limits. Officer Bartel had previously warned the man about violating the city ordinance. The suspect was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 99 years.

Officer Bartel was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.