East Pikeland Township Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Wednesday, July 23, 1975
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: July 23, 1975
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Chief Gates suffered a fatal heart attack while investigating a prowler call at a residence. He had been on duty at the township fire department for the annual fair when he was notified of a prowler at a home across the street. He collapsed as he searched home.
Chief Gates had served with the agency for 16 years. He was survived by his wife.