Patrolman John Vincent Gleason, Jr.

Patrolman John Vincent Gleason, Jr. | Plainfield Police Department, New Jersey
Plainfield Police Department, New Jersey
Patrolman John Vincent Gleason, Jr.

Plainfield Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Sunday, July 16, 1967

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John Vincent Gleason, Jr.

Patrolman John Gleason was beaten to death by a group of youths at a housing complex. Patrolman Gleason was part of a mobilization at the complex as a result of two days of civil unrest.

He was attacked at the intersection of West Second Street and Plainfield Avenue. The subjects took his service revolver and shot him before beating him to death.

The suspects were found guilty of Patrolman Gleason's murder and sent to prison. They were released after serving their sentence.

Patrolman Gleason was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and had served with the Plainfield Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife, three children, and sister.

Bio

  • Age 39
  • Tour 9 years
  • Badge 84
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Assault
  • Weapon Person
  • Offender Released from prison

civil unrest

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I am going through our family Mass cards and found yours, Officer. My Mother told me that my grandfather was a PD colleague of yours who held your card to keep your memory close. My sincere prayers to your family - I know it is years too late but your loved one was remembered as a great police officer and colleague, and still is. Rest In Peace.

Linda Miller
PD colleague descendant

February 23, 2020

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