Gainesville Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, January 23, 1986
Add to My HeroesGero
K9 Gero was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a burglary suspect.
The subject had been observed burglarizing a law office by a plainclothes officer. Responding units surrounded the building and made an announcement for the man to surrender. When the man exited the building he was holding a gun and began shooting at the officers.
Gero was released to apprehend the subject but was shot twice and killed.
Bio
- Breed Unknown Breed
- Gender Not available
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsI heard the account of Officer Gero on a Paul Harvey broadcast almost 20 years ago and have been haunted by it ever since.
Even today I get all teary-eyed when I think of the sacrifice K-9 officers are occasionally called to make. My heart goes out to the people who felt Officer Gero's loss the most. I feel better now and just hope I haven't opened old wounds. Thanks for reading.
Jim Frees
October 14, 2015
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