Cecil Gurr

Death by Force

In the quiet town of Roosevelt, Utah, a tragic event unfolded on July 6, 2001, that would forever mark the community. Cecil Gurr, a White male who served as the respected Chief of Police, lost his life in the line of duty. On that fateful day, a concerned convenience store clerk placed a call to the police after witnessing a man forcing a woman into a vehicle.

Responding to the domestic disturbance, Chief Gurr and other officers arrived at the scene to find the suspect, armed with a rifle ...Read More

Chief Cecil F. Gurr - Utah Law Enforcement Memorial

Chief of Police Cecil F. Gurr

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