Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Friday, April 21, 2000
Add to My HeroesKevon Malik Gavin
Police Officer Kevon Gavin died a day after his patrol car was struck by a vehicle being pursued by other officers on Lombard Street near Gilmore Street.
The suspects were being pursued by officers responding to a shots fired call just after 10:00 pm. The suspect's vehicle deliberately struck Officer Gavin's patrol carat over 80 mph, landed on top of it, and crushed its roof. Officers on the scene attempted to remove the vehicle as Officer Gavin's vehicle ignited in flames, but could not free him until emergency crews arrived.
Officer Gavin was transported to a local hospital where he died at 3:30 pm the next day. The juvenile driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene and charged as an adult with first-degree murder. The boy was wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying a semi-automatic handgun. Even though the boy admitted driving the vehicle, in January 2001, he was acquitted of all charges, including first-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter, use of a motor vehicle as a deadly weapon, transportation of a handgun, and wearing a bulletproof vest.
Officer Gavin was a combat veteran of the Persian Gulf War and had served with the Baltimore City Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife, two stepchildren, and one son.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Thursday, April 20, 2000
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Acquitted of all charges
Most Recent Reflection
View all 77 ReflectionsPeace Beloved,
Your Earth Day just passed, you would've been 47 years young, I can't believe it has almost been 20 years since your transition. I think of you often, I still have the artifical flower with your picture. So much has happen since you've been gone.
Rest in Power Nephew
Officer Dennis Gavin
Uncle
October 18, 2019
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