Roll of Honor
Incident
Night Officer Charles Gibson was shot and killed after interrupting a burglary at a local filling station. The suspect opened fire on Officer Gibson, mortally wounding him. The man escaped with stealing only 35-cents but was later apprehended.
Officer Gibson had served with the Newton Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Officer Gibson gave the Newton Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Newton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Officer Gibson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Night Officer Charles 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 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles Gibson's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Gibson Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Gibson is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Gibson was killed by handgun.