Seattle Police Department, Washington
End of Watch: Wednesday, March 13, 2002
Age: 55
Tour of Duty: 32 years
Badge Number: 2464
Cause of Death: Animal related
Date of Incident: May 4, 1999
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Detective Gary Lindell succumbed to injuries sustained three years earlier when he fell from a police horse while participating in mounted patrol training at Discovery Park.
He suffered a severe head injury when his head struck a rock on the ground. He remained in critical condition for three weeks. The injury was so severe that it caused him to take a medical retirement. He continued having seizures and numerous operations until he succumbed to the side effects of the injury.
At the time of his medical retirement, Detective Lindell had served with the Seattle Police Department for 32 years. He continued working with the agency as a civilian until his death. He is survived by his wife, three children, and two grandchildren.