Officer Matthew Lane "Matt" Gerald, age 41

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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.

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