Roll of Honor
Brian Keith Gibbons
Incident
Chief Deputy Brian Gibbons succumbed to injuries suffered two days earlier when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunken driver.
The incident took place on Illinois Route 100 north of Hardin while Chief Deputy Gibbons was on patrol. He was flown to a hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, where he remained until he died of his injuries two days later.
The suspect was sentenced to six months in jail and two years probation after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage.
Chief Deputy Gibbons had served with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office for four years and was a candidate in the upcoming election for sheriff. He was a US Army veteran. Chief Deputy Gibbons was survived by his 6-year-old daughter, 13-year-old son, sister, parents and grandmother. In 2008, a portion of Illinois Route 100 in Calhoun County was designated the Brian Gibbons Memorial Highway in his honor.
Survivors
Chief Deputy Gibbons was survived by his 6-year-old daughter, 13-year-old son, sister, parents and grandmother.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Chief Deputy Gibbons gave the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hardin community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Brian Keith Gibbons served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
Chief Deputy Brian Keith Gibbons 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 97,759 officers honored here.
In IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 63.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Calhoun County Sheriff's Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Brian Keith Gibbons's cause is highlighted.
How Brian Keith Gibbons Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Brian Keith Gibbons is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Brian Keith Gibbons was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Military Service
Brian Keith Gibbons served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
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