Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Evelyn Gort was shot and killed after exchanging gunfire with a person who had just robbed her of three dollars and a set of keys. She and a friend were speaking in front of 3130 Bird Avenue in Coconut Grove when they were approached and robbed by the subject. Detective Gort and the man exchanged shots, and both were shot. The subject was arrested after seeking treatment at a hospital. He was convicted of manslaughter in connection with Detective Gort's murder. Detective Gort had served with the Metro-Dade Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
She is survived by her two children, mother, brother, and two sisters.
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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.
Detective Gort gave the Metro-Dade Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Miami community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Gort.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Evelyn Gort 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 FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Metro-Dade Police Department, 14 of 25 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 56% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Evelyn Gort's cause is highlighted.
How Evelyn Gort Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted of manslaughter
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Evelyn Gort is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Evelyn Gort was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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