Newark Police Division, New Jersey
End of Watch: Friday, November 30, 1934
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: November 30, 1934
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Gerstner was struck and killed by an automobile while directing traffic at the intersection of Raymond Boulevard and Chapel Street. He was taken to St. James Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries six hours later.
Officer Gerstner had been with the agency for 16 years and was assigned to the Traffic Division.