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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Beaumont Police Department has lost 21 officers; 9 of them killed feloniously.
Conrad is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Conrad is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Conrad is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2002, 1 officer at Beaumont Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 2002, 6 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 102nd heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 2002, 73 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 96th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2002, 78 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 96th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Conrad was 34. Of the 9 killed feloniously at Beaumont Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 36; the middle age was 33. Conrad had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Conrad was 34. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Conrad had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Conrad was 34. 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. Conrad had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Conrad was 34. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Conrad had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 22.2% of these deaths at Beaumont Police Department; July holds the most, 22.2%. Fridays: 33.3%.
September holds 9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 15.5%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 42.9% of all 21 deaths at Beaumont Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 22.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.3% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Beaumont Police Department has 21 officers remembered here, Conrad among them.
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William E. Patterson Sep 25, 1881
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George Frederick May 7, 1902
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Walter W. Stansbury Jul 23, 1903
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Bryon Merritt Dec 17, 1905
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James A. Gaines
Mar 15, 1917
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Clarence Brammer
Sep 19, 1923
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James A. Davis
Dec 6, 1925
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Gordon Udell Warrick
Apr 15, 1944
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Revis Joseph Landry
Dec 4, 1945
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Henry Norman Williams
Apr 26, 1950
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Ronny Lee Garcia
May 19, 1970
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Jack L. Pickering, Jr.
May 19, 1970
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Patrick Bruce Hunt
Sep 8, 1977
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Danny Dean Richmond
Mar 12, 1980
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Paul Douglas Hulsey, Jr.
Mar 22, 1988
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Conrad Sudario Gernale
Sep 6, 2002
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James Michael Lane
Sep 16, 2004
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Lisa Renee Ligda-Beaulieu
Apr 27, 2007
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Bryan Mitchell Hebert
Jul 8, 2011
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Kimberly Seago
Jun 18, 2017
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Sheena Dae Yarbrough-Powell
Aug 9, 2020
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