Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Arnold Gamble was shot and killed at a local bar while responding to a robbery call at the 2300 block of Sutterville Road. The suspect was attempting to obtain money to hire a lawyer for another court case in which he had fired his public defender. During the arrest, the suspect was able to disarm Officer Gamble's partner and then shot Officer Gamble. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Gamble returned fire and wounded the suspect, who was arrested nearby. The suspect was sentenced to death and executed in 1967. Officer Gamble had served with the Sacramento Police Department for 20 years and was killed the day before his 43rd birthday. He was survived by his wife, two children, and grandchild. His father was a retired Detective.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two children, and grandchild.
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- August 2, 2026
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20 years. You could have gone home.
Police Officer Gamble gave the Sacramento Police Department 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Sacramento community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Gamble.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Arnold Z. Gamble is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 53 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Sacramento Police Department, 10 of 17 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Arnold Z. Gamble's cause is highlighted.
How Arnold Z. Gamble Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Arnold Z. Gamble is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Arnold Z. Gamble was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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