Police Officer Allen Gimbert
Princess Anne County Police Department
Virginia
End of Watch: Thursday, May 3, 1923

Biographical Info
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, May 3, 1923
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Allen Gimbert was shot and killed as he and two county deputies investigated reports of an illegal whiskey still near Camp Pendleton.

As they approached the stil, three men who were acting as lookouts opened fire on them. Officer Gimbert was struck in the head and killed and one of the deputies was wounded.

The three men were charged with murder in connection with Officer Gimbert's death. Two of them were sentenced to 20 years in prison and the third was sentenced to 5 years.

Officer Gimbert had served with the Princess Anne County Police Department for 4 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.