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Resided:
NJ, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jul. 16, 1967
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 39 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Plainfield Police Dept.
NJ
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Badge:
84
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
NJ
USA
Sun. Jul. 16, 1967
Summary:
Patrolman Gleason was beaten to death by a group of youths at a housing complex. Patrolman Gleason was part of a mobilization at the complex as a result of two days of civil unrest.
The suspects were found guilty of Patrolman Gleason's murder and sent to prison. They were released after serving their sentence.
Patrolman Gleason was survived by his wife and three children.
