Deputy Sheriff Gerald Monroe Gibson, Hawkins County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

Deputy Sheriff Gerald Monroe Gibson

Hawkins County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Thursday, July 13, 2000

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Gerald Monroe Gibson

Deputy Gerald "Bubba" Gibson was shot and killed during a 13 hour standoff with a burglary suspect.

A police canine had tracked the suspect from a business to the suspect's home. When other officers arrived, the suspect brandished a shotgun and threatened to shoot them. During the ensuing standoff, the officers prepared for a tactical entry. Deputy Gibson was approximately 40 feet away from the residence. He was preparing to fire a tear gas canister, when the suspect opened fire with a 30-30 rifle. The deputy was struck in the head.

The suspect was arrested approximately six hours later while attempting to escape. He was charged with murder and later pled guilty, receiving a life sentence.

Deputy Gibson had been with the Hawkins County Sheriff's Department for 15 years, and was a US military veteran. He is survived by his wife and two grown daughters.

Bio

Age 53
Tour 15 years
Badge 315

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; .30-.30
Offender Sentenced to life in prison

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It coming up on 25 years that you have been gone. I sit here on shift at 0133 in my police car doing the same thing that you did. I’m so thankful that you were my uncle. I think of you every often and tell my kids all the time about you. I looked up to you in every way possible. I love and miss you!

Deputy Cody Gibson
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May 2, 2025