Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: 6 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Vehicular assault
Incident Date: 4/12/1917
Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect: Acquitted
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Officer Gillem was killed when he was struck by a drunk driver on San Pablo Avenue. He was standing on the sidewalk when the driver lost control of his vehicle and ran over him. The suspect was apprehended and charged with manslaughter. He was tried and acquitted on July 20, 1917.
Officer Gillem was survived by his wife and three children.
