Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Gibson was shot and killed by a robbery suspect at the corner of 9th Street and 5th Avenue. Officer Gibson was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Officer Gibson died later that night. He was survived by his wife and 2-year-old daughter.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 2-year-old daughter.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Gibson served with the Columbus Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Columbus community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Gibson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Nelson Harrison Gibson is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Columbus Police Dept., 19 of 26 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 73.1% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Nelson Harrison Gibson's cause is highlighted.
How Nelson Harrison Gibson Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed by Ofc. Gibson
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Nelson Harrison Gibson is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Nelson Harrison Gibson was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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