Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Gibson was shot and killed as he and several other deputies attempted to arrest three men. The men had gone to a house of ill repute and set up an ambush for the deputies, who they knew were searching for them.
When Deputy Gibson entered one of the rooms the suspects opened fire, killing him and wounding a second deputy. The other deputies returned fire and fatally wounded one of the suspects. The other two suspects fled but both were later apprehended, including the suspect who shot Deputy Gibson. The two surviving suspects were sentenced to prison terms. One escaped shortly after being sentenced and was never recaptured.
Deputy Gibson had served with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office for 2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, and his parents.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
136 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Deputy Sheriff Gibson gave the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chattanooga community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff George G. Gibson 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 TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 10.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, 12 of 16 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George G. Gibson's cause is highlighted.
How George G. Gibson Compares
Offender Outcome
Arrested
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George G. Gibson is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George G. Gibson was killed by handgun; .41 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
15 officers from Hamilton County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
