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Patrolman Robert L. Gotel | Monticello Police Department, Georgia
Monticello Police Department, Georgia

Patrolman

Robert L. Gotel

Monticello Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch: Monday, August 27, 1979

Biographical Info

Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 27, 1979
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Robert Gotel was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a 99-year-old man for brandishing a firearm.

Patrolman Gotel and the police chief were attempting to enter the man's home to arrest him when the man fired a round from a pistol. The round struck Patrolman Gotel in the head.

Patrolman Gotel had served with the Monticello Police Department for one year. He was survived by his parents and six siblings.