Lieutenant Samual W. Gibbs
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Tennessee
End of Watch: Thursday, August 11, 1966

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, August 11, 1966
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 55 years

Lieutenant Gibbs was shot and killed with his own weapon in Shelbyville, Tennessee. While arresting a suspect, the man was able to gain control of his .38 caliber service revolver and shot him.

The suspect was arrested and sentenced to 55 years in prison.