Norwalk Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 20, 1962
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: June 20, 1962
Weapon Used: Automobile; Commercial
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Sherrold Gorton was struck and killed by the driver of an 18-ton dump truck when he was backing up on Richards Avenue and Route 1.
Officer Gorton was directing traffic when he was struck. He was transported to Norwalk Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Gorton had served with the Norwalk Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and children.