Police Officer Alvin C. Gillem
Oakland Police Department
California
End of Watch: Thursday, April 12, 1917

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Thursday, April 12, 1917
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Acquitted

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.