Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Sunday, March 23, 1930
Add to My HeroesJohn D. "Jack" Gates
Officer Jack Gates was shot and killed while attempting to stop a robbery of a grocery store at 1412 North Robinson.
The two suspects were captured several days later and sentenced to life in prison. One, age 28 at the time of his arrest, died in prison on October 26, 1949.
Officer Gates had only served with the Oklahoma City Police Department for three weeks.
His brother, Officer Douglas Gates, was shot and killed in the line of duty on December 3rd, 1933, while also serving with the Oklahoma City Police Department.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 3 weeks
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, March 22, 1930
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsMy grandfather L.R. Puett Sr. Would have served with these two men. He came on the force in 1929. May they Rest In Peace.
Michael Sullivan
December 18, 2022
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