Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Monday, July 31, 1972
Add to My HeroesGilbert T. Stocker
Police Officer Stocker was shot and killed by a 19-year-old youth while attempting to question him about a stolen rifle at his second-floor apartment at 5120 Hillsboro Street.
The suspect opened fire through his front door as soon as Officer Stocker and three other officers knocked on the door and identified themselves as police officers. Officer Stocker was shot in the head, and another officer was critically wounded. The suspect was captured as he fled from his apartment.
The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and felonious assault and sentenced to 12 to 19 years in prison on Dec. 19, 1972. He was paroled on July 22, 1981.
Officer Stocker was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and served with the Detroit Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 3057
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .32 caliber carbine
- Offender Sentenced to 12 to 19 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 63 ReflectionsI have always loved Uncle Tom because there were times he could be the biggest kid in the room and also be the most serious person you could talk to. The night before Uncle Tom died they were at our house with Tom throwing quarters in the pool for us kids and Mom and Aunt Dora having a great time. Tom had a case of Coors from their last trip to California that he wanted Dad to try. He loved his family and friends like you wouldn't believe. Aunt Dora, Tom, Annemarie and Jim you are in my Prayers right now.
Robert Peck
Tom's nephew, Robert Peck
July 31, 2024
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