Police Officer Nelson Harrison Gibson, Columbus Police Department, Georgia

Police Officer Nelson Harrison Gibson

Columbus Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Sunday, September 12, 1915

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Nelson Harrison Gibson

Officer Gibson was shot and killed by a robbery suspect at the corner of 9th Street and 5th Avenue. Officer Gibson was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Officer Gibson died later that night.

He was survived by his wife and 2-year-old daughter. He was also survived by his infant son, Harry Gibson, who also became a Columbus police officer and was also shot and killed in the line of duty on April 6, 1943.

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Age 32
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed by Ofc. Gibson

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Officer Gibson,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Columbus.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 12, 2025