Police Officer Gordon R. Davis
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Monday, July 15, 1918

Biographical Info
Age: 20
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Accidental)
Date of Incident: Monday, July 15, 1918
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Davis was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer in a case of mistaken identity. The other officer mistook Officer Davis for a suspected murderer.

Officer Davis had served with the Detroit Police Department for 2 years and was assigned to the Hunter Street Station. He was survived by his wife.