Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, October 30, 1993
Evelyn Gort
Detective Evelyn Gort was shot and killed after exchanging gunfire with a person who had just robbed her of three dollars and a set of keys.
The suspect who committed this murder, had spent almost his entire life in jail and had just been released for good behavior.
He was convicted of manslaughter in connection with Detective Gort's murder.
Detective Gort is survived by her two children, mother, brother, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge 2383
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Convicted of manslaughter
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