Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Gill was shot and killed while he and several other officers investigated a burglary call at a local store. When they arrived they were met with gunfire and Detective Gill was struck in the mouth twice and once in the chest. The suspect was also shot and wounded. He was taken into custody, convicted of Detective Gill's murder, and executed.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Gill served with the Durham Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Durham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Gill.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Roland A. Gill 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 NC, 385 of 664 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58% of this state's fallen. That is 3.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Durham Police Dept., 3 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Roland A. Gill's cause is highlighted.
How Roland A. Gill Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Roland A. Gill is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Roland A. Gill was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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