Officer Matthew Lane "Matt" Gerald, age 41
Lost to gun violence on July 17, 2016 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Officer Matthew Gerald, another officer of the Baton Rouge police, and a sheriff's deputy were ambushed and killed.
Photo sources:
- Jul 19: The 3 Officers Killed in Baton Rouge
- Matthew Lane Gerald (1975-2016) - Find A Grave...
- The Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
News sources:
- WWL: Report: Gavin Long suffered from PTSD
- WFAA: Dallas shop owner describes visit from suspected Baton Rouge shooter
- American Press - Home
- Jul 18: USA TODAY: Police: 'Sheer brutality' as 3 officers slain in Baton Rouge ambush
- Heavy.com: Montrell Jackson, Officer Killed in Baton Rouge: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
- Hudson Valley Post: Multiple Police Officers Killed in Baton Rouge Ambush
- Law enforcement officer ambush: A comprehensive timeline of events
- Gun Violence Archive
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