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Patrolman Charles Gebhardt was shot and killed during a struggle with a suspect. Patrolman Gebhardt was struggling with a suspected "Sneak Thief" at the corner of Bloomfield Street and Twelfth Street when the suspect drew a revolver and shot Patrolman Gebhardt in the chest. Another Patrolman witnessed the incident and was able to apprehend the suspect. The subject was later convicted of murder and executed on February 9, 1900. Patrolman Gebhardt had served with the Hoboken Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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128 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Patrolman Gebhardt gave the Hoboken Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hoboken community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hoboken Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Charles is one of 264 officers killed feloniously in NJ, 40.8% of the 647 remembered there.
Charles is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1898, 1 officer at Hoboken Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 2.
In 1898, 1 officer in NJ was killed feloniously, the 61st heaviest of 101 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 39.
In 1898, 89 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1898, 91 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 73rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Charles was 38. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Hoboken Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 37.3 and 47; the middle age was 40.5. Charles had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 9.5 years.
Charles was 38. Of the 247 killed feloniously in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
Charles was 38. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 38. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 20% of these deaths at Hoboken Police Department; October holds the most, 40%. Tuesdays: 20%.
July holds 10.2% of these deaths in NJ; September holds the most, 23.9%. Tuesdays: 22.7%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Hoboken Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Hoboken Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Charles among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 30-W
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