Gainesville Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, January 23, 1986
Add to My HeroesGero
K9 Gero was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a burglary suspect.
The subject had been observed burglarizing a law office by a plainclothes officer. Responding units surrounded the building and made an announcement for the man to surrender. When the man exited the building he was holding a gun and began shooting at the officers.
Gero was released to apprehend the subject but was shot twice and killed.
Bio
- Breed German Shepherd
- Gender Male
- Age 4
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsStill think about you Gero, I remember that night like it was yesterday. RIP Hero
David Wilson
Officer Sandi Larkin's son
March 6, 2024
Other LODD Deaths
Police Officer Evan Dunn
Golden Police Department, CO
End of Watch: 2024-11-06
Police Officer Enrique Martinez
Chicago Police Department, IL
End of Watch: 2024-11-04
Detective Clarence E. Word, III
New York City Police Department, NY
End of Watch: 2024-10-01
Trooper Corey S. Thompsen
Illinois State Police, IL
End of Watch: 2024-10-18
Detective Maurice "Mo" Joseph
Norfolk Police Department, VA
End of Watch: 2024-10-09
Corrections Officer Bradford D. McNew
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, FL
End of Watch: 2024-10-12
Corporal Raymond Kuuchi
United States Department of Veterans Affairs Police Services, US
End of Watch: 2024-09-02
Park Ranger Kevin Melvin Grossheim
United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service, US
End of Watch: 2024-10-06
Deputy Sheriff Lex Allen Love
Wise County Sheriff's Office, TX
End of Watch: 2024-10-02