Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Julius Gunther was shot and killed as he and his partner searched an apartment building for a wanted suspect. The suspect was convicted of Detective Gunther's murder and later died while still in prison. Detective Gunther had served with the Gary Police Department for three years. He is buried at Tolleston Cemetery in Gary, Indiana.
Survivors
Survivors include his wife and three daughters.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Gunther gave the Gary Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gary community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Gunther.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Julius Gunther 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 97,775 officers honored here.
In IN, 311 of 503 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.8% of this state's fallen. That is 61.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Gary Police Department, 10 of 15 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Julius Gunther's cause is highlighted.
How Julius Gunther Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Julius Gunther is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Julius Gunther was killed by gun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
14 officers from Gary Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
