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Patrolman George L. Gerhard | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman

George L. Gerhard

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Wednesday, December 14, 1932

Biographical Info

Age: 35
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 14, 1932
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1934

Patrolman Gerhard was shot and killed during a pursuit of a robbery suspect near Central Park. One of the suspects was shot and wounded, and another was arrested. The suspect who shot Patrolman Gerhard was convicted of murder and executed on June 14, 1934.

Patrolman Gerhard was assigned to the 20th Precinct.