In the early morning hours of April 25, 2014, the life of Clint Gibson, a 41-year-old White Caucasian male and a respected sergeant with the Liberty Lake Police Department, came to a tragic end in Spokane, Washington. He was found deceased in his personal vehicle off West Francis Avenue. The scene suggested a high-speed, single-vehicle incident where his SUV had left the roadway, traveling through two parking lots and some bushes.
Gibson was off-duty at the time of the incident.
An investigation into the death was conducted by Spokane Police Major Crimes detectives. The Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed that Sergeant Gibson's death was the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Following this determination, the investigation did not involve any suspects or lead to any arrests, as the case was classified as a suicide.
Clint Gibson was a dedicated law enforcement officer who had been with the Liberty Lake Police Department for over a decade, rising to the rank of sergeant and serving as the second in command. His loss was deeply felt by his colleagues, who described him as not just a supervisor but also a friend and a brother. He was remembered as a firearms instructor, an emergency vehicle operations course instructor, and a member of the regional Special Response Team. He left behind a wife and four children.
