U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Brian Gibson
1997
Brian T. A. Gibson served the U.S. Marine Corps. Brian also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Master Patrol Officer Brian Gibson was shot and killed execution style as he was stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Missouri Avenue, NW. He was shot by a man who had just been ejected from a nightclub by another officer. As Officer Gibson sat in his patrol car, the suspect approached him and shot him four times. One bullet struck his shoulder, and the other three struck him on the left side of his head. The suspect was arrested by other officers as he ran from the scene. On February 18, 1998, the suspect in the case was found guilty of all charges. On April 23rd, 1998, the subject was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Officer Gibson was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Metropolitan Police Department for six years, assigned to the Fourth District.
Survivors
Survivors include his wife, two children, parents, and sister.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1987 – 1987
U.S. Marine Corps
1988 – 1988
U.S. Marine Corps
1990 – 1991
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Metropolitan Police Department
Master Patrol Officer
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