Monticello Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Monday, August 27, 1979
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available
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.