Corporal John (Scott) Gardner
Odessa Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Saturday, September 8, 2007

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 4 years, 5 months
Badge Number: 486

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, September 8, 2007
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Corporal Scott Gardner, Corporal Arlie Jones, and Corporal Abel Marquez were shot and killed when they responded to a domestic violence call.

When the three officers arrived, the victim left her home and told the officers that her husband had hit her. The officers were unable to gain entry into the home through the front door. They then attempted to gain entry through the back door. As they did, the suspect opened fire, killing Corporal Jones and Corporal Gardner, and critically wounding Corporal Marquez.

The suspect was later shot and taken into custody after a four hour standoff.

Corporal Marquez was transported to a local hospital where he remained unconscious until passing away four days later.

Corporal Gardner had served with the agency for just over 4 years and had previously served as an animal control officer.

Related Line of Duty Deaths

Corporal Arlie Jones Odessa Police Department, TX EOW: Saturday, September 8, 2007 Cause of Death: Gunfire

Corporal Abel Marquez Odessa Police Department, TX EOW: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 Cause of Death: Gunfire