Cecil F. Gurr. Cecil served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Gunfire
Chief of Police Cecil Gurr was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call.
A convenience store clerk called police after witnessing a male subject forcing a woman into his car. When officers arrived on the scene, the suspect, who was armed with a rifle, held them at bay as he held his ex-girlfriend hostage. As Chief Gurr exited his patrol car the man opened fire on him, killing him instantly. The man forced the woman into the truck and fled the scene. They were stopped several blocks away and the subject was taken into custody.
On September 20th, 2002, the man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Chief Gurr was a Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Roosevelt Police Department for 27 years, being chief for over 20 of those years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Chief of Police Gurr gave the Roosevelt Police Department 27 years.
Thank you for your service to the Roosevelt community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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