Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, October 30, 1993
Add to My HeroesEvelyn 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 69 ReflectionsThinking of you!!! I love n miss u so much mommy. What I would give for just ONE more hug, but I know you are always by my side. Thank you for being such an amazing mom. Missy n me like to remember silly memories n we smile knowing you are smiling back!
xoxo
-your babygirl
Titi
October 16, 2020
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