Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Gary White was shot and killed behind the police department when he and another officer attempted to stop a truck driven by a man wanted for questioning from an earlier domestic assault. When the truck stopped, the suspect opened fire with a shotgun, striking Officer White below his vest. The other officer was also wounded but was able to return fire but did not strike the suspect. The man fled but was arrested a short time later. The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life on December 16, 1977. He died in prison on January 18, 1993. Officer White had only served with the Nebraska City Police Department for nine days and previously served with the St. Joseph Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
BO-US-NE-CDFE4872- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Gary. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer White served with the Nebraska City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Nebraska City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer White.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Gary Robert White 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 NE, 97 of 151 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.2% of this state's fallen. That is 10 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Nebraska City Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Gary Robert White's cause is highlighted.
How Gary Robert White Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gary Robert White is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gary Robert White was killed by shotgun; 20 gauge.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
1 officer from Nebraska City Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
