Kodiak Police Department, Alaska
End of Watch: Saturday, January 15, 1983
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 6 months
Badge Number: 11
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 15, 1983
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 99 years
Officer Gordon Bartel was shot and killed while issuing a citation to a man for camping within the city limits.
Officer Bartel had previously warned the man about violating the city ordinance. The suspect was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 99 years.
Officer Bartel had served with the Kodiak Police Department for 1 1/2 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.