Deputy Sheriff Charles Harold Gates
Marion County Sheriff's Department
Iowa
End of Watch: Wednesday, October 25, 1967

Biographical Info
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, October 25, 1967
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Deputy Gates was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call. As he drove up to the house the man opened fire with a rifle, striking Deputy Gates four times. The suspect was shot and killed by return fire from other officers. Deputy Gates was transported to Methodist Hospital in Des Moines where he succumbed to his wounds.