Brockton Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Thursday, March 8, 1984
Add to My HeroesJohn Harold Gilbert
Sergeant John Gilbert was struck and by a drunk driver while directing traffic at the intersection of North Cary Street and Court Street where men were working to unstop a storm drain. He died ten days later from head injuries.
The 26-year-old driver was charged with drunk driving and vehicular homicide.
Sergeant Gilbert had served with the agency for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Monday, February 27, 1984
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
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May 16, 2022
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