U.S. Navy · United States 
Herman Gloe
1974
Herman Reinhold Gloe served the U.S. Navy for 2 years. Herman also served in the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Herman Gloe was shot and killed after responding to a burglary alarm at a jewelry store on Pearl Street, NW. When he arrived at the scene, he discovered that the front door had been forced open, and he entered the store to investigate. He encountered a man with a .22 caliber handgun and exchanged shots. Both men were struck, and Officer Gloe was mortally wounded. Another officer arrived at the scene and ordered the man to drop the gun and then shot the suspect when he refused to drop the gun. The suspect fled the store but died from his wounds a short time later. Officer Gloe was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1960 – 1962
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Grand Rapids Police Department
Police Officer
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