Newton Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Friday, October 18, 1940
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 18, 1940
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Night Officer Charles Gibson was shot and killed after interrupting a burglary at a local filling station. The suspect opened fire on Officer Gibson, mortally wounding him. The man escaped with stealing only 35-cents but was later apprehended.
Officer Gibson had served with the Newton Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and six children.