Roll of Honor
John Gatewood
Incident
Location: Alabama Weapon: Handgun Offender: Not available
Deputy Marshal John Gatewood was shot and killed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as he and three other deputy marshals attempted to seize property as the result of a court order.
The marshals were attacked by a group of over 20 people and Deputy Marshal Gatewood was fatally wounded.
Rest in peace always knowing that no passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) February 2nd, 2021
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Deputy U.S. Marshal Gatewood served with the United States Department of Justice.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Deputy U.S. Marshal John Gatewood 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 DC, 754 of 1,419 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.1% of this state's fallen. That is 1.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, 251 of 313 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80.2% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Gatewood's cause is highlighted.
How John Gatewood Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Gatewood is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Gatewood was killed by handgun.
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