Toledo Police Department, Oregon
End of Watch Saturday, March 15, 1969
Add to My HeroesGary Lavaughn Sumpter
Patrolman Gary Sumpter was shot and killed during a vehicle pursuit that went into a wooded area.
The subject he was chasing rounded a curve, stopped his car, and waited with a rifle for the officers to come around the curve. When Patrolman Sumpter appeared the man opened fire, killing him.
The man also shot and wounded a state trooper before committing suicide.
Patrolman Sumpter was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsPatrolman Sumpter,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USN. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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