Montgomery Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Friday, March 1, 1918
Add to My HeroesMilton Goocher
Officer Goocher was shot and killed by a suspect who he observed holding a gun. Officer Goocher was on his beat when he observed three males standing together. As he got closer he observed one male was holding a gun. As he approached, the three men ran and the suspect with the gun turned and shot Officer Goocher, killing him.
All three suspects were apprehended and charged with murder. On December 21, 1921, the charges were dismissed due to a lack of evidence.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Murder charges dismissed
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