Boulder Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Sunday, August 26, 1973
Add to My HeroesGary Dale Mills
Officer Gary Mills was shot and killed as he and another officer were leaving the scene of a domestic disturbance call in a local trailer park.
A man with no connection to the initial call came out of a nearby trailer and opened fire with a 12-gauge shotgun, striking Officer Mills in the back. A reserve officer with Officer Mills returned fire and wounded the suspect before arresting him.
Officer Mills was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds while in surgery.
Officer Mills was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, August 25, 1973
- Weapon Shotgun; 12 gauge
- Offender Sentenced to 10 - 40 years
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