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KevDen2005
01-12-2017, 22:20
Chief of Police Randy Gibson died after going into respiratory distress while performing a high-stress arrest.

He began to fall ill following the arrest and drove himself to a local hospital where he was treated. He was discharged at his own request and returned home, where he passed away a short time later.

Chief Gibson had served with the Kalama Police Department for six years and had previously served with the Greene County Sheriff's Office, Missouri, for 20 years. He is survived by his wife.

http://ed486fb3a47f8bd83fc3-2f69aaeddb7b46c0053eff946dbce2fe.r70.cf5.rackcdn.c om/images/stars.pngPlease contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Attn: Sergeant Steve Parker
Kalama Police Department
216 Elm Street
Kalama, WA 98625

Phone: (360) 673-2165

TheGrey
01-12-2017, 23:40
I've never heard of anything like this. RIP, Chief Gibson, :(

Sawin
01-13-2017, 09:55
Sounds like it could have been an asthma attack to me. Terribly tragic! RIP, chief Gibson!