Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Alvin Gillem was struck and killed by a drunk driver on San Pablo Avenue at 16th Street. He had taken a break to attend the circus with his family and was returning to duty when the driver lost control of his vehicle and ran over him as he stood on the sidewalk. The driver was charged with manslaughter but was acquitted on July 20th, 1917. Officer Gillem had served with the Oakland Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Gillem gave the Oakland Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Oakland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Gillem.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Alvin C. Gillem 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 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 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Oakland Police Department, 37 of 54 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 68.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Alvin C. Gillem's cause is highlighted.
How Alvin C. Gillem Compares
Offender Outcome
Acquitted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alvin C. Gillem is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Alvin C. Gillem was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
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