Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Conrad Gernale was intentionally struck and killed by a vehicle driven by a suspect fleeing a domestic assault in the 2700 block of Beatrice Street.
The suspect had followed his wife to her father's home and assaulted the father with a bat. When officers arrived, the suspect fled with officers in pursuit. The man struck Officer Gernale as he walked along a road to an ambulance that was treating one of the victims. The man then struck the ambulance, injuring the three medics inside, before being taken into custody.
The man was charged with capital murder along with other charges stemming from the domestic incident. On September 12th, 2003, he was sentenced to life in prison and will be eligible for parole in 2033.
Officer Gernale had served with the Beaumont Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, three young children, parents, and siblings.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Gernale gave the Beaumont Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Beaumont community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Gernale.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Conrad Sudario Gernale 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Beaumont Police Department, 9 of 21 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. Conrad Sudario Gernale's cause is highlighted.
How Conrad Sudario Gernale Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Conrad Sudario Gernale is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Conrad Sudario Gernale was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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