Bio & Incident Details
Age: 34
Tour: 20 years, 3 months
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 3/11/1974
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Officer Gerald Morrison was attacked and then shot while making a check on a bar that was known for gambling, drugs, and serving after hours. Officer Morrison was in plain clothes and as he walked into the bar, was struck from behind with a chair. When he was knocked to the ground he was shot by the bar owner, and then struck with the chair several more times. Officer Morrison was able to return fire and shot and killed the bar owner.
Officer Morrison had been with the agency for five years.
