Bio & Incident Details
Age: 33
Tour: 4 years
Badge # 9775
Cause: Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date: 7/17/1960
Weapon: Automobile
Suspect: Apprehended
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Patrolman Melvin L. Gossmeyer was killed when he was struck by a fleeing hit-and-run offender The driver was apprehended at the scene of the crash and convicted of charges stemming from the incident.
Patrolman Gossmeyer was a four year veteranof the department and was assigned to the Task Force. He is survived by his wife and three children.
