Royal Oak Township Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Thursday, June 22, 1961
Add to My HeroesJames Gatewood, Jr.
Sergeant James Gatewood was shot and killed, and his partner was seriously wounded at 10303 Algona Road in the Federal Housing Authority's Oakdale Gardens complex.
The officers were investigating a complaint that a man, who had previously been committed, was bothering girls on the nearby playground. While they were talking to the suspect's mother, the suspect shot them both through his screen door, firing eight times.
The suspect was apprehended a short time later. The suspect was committed to a mental hospital on August 4th, 1961.
Sergeant Gatewood was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Royal Oak Township Police Department for 12 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and five sons.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
- Offender Committed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsMy great grand father wow , my children will know and knows who you're. We might have never physically been face to face but your spirit is of higher power. You made all of us who share apart of you strong and I know innerstand who I'm truly more! Bloodline is strong thanks for everything you have done and still doing
Johnnetta
December 20, 2024
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