Officer John D. (Jack) Gates
Oklahoma City Police Department
Oklahoma
End of Watch: Thursday, March 20, 1930

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, March 20, 1930
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life in prison

Officer Gates was shot and killed while attempting to stop a robbery. Officer Gates was in a grocery store at 1412 North Robinson when two armed robbers entered. Officer Gates was shot to death as he attempted to stop the robbery. The two suspects were captured several days later and sentenced to life in prison.