Sergeant Gerald Dennis Vick, 42, was killed in the line of duty on May 6, 2005. He and a partner were conducting an undercover vice investigation on the east side of St. Paul when they encountered two men near a bar at 7th and Forest Streets. After initially telling the men to move along, the officers separated; as Sergeant Vick approached his car he encountered the same two men again. The group moved into a darkened alley, one suspect produced a handgun and opened fire, fatally wounding Sergeant Vick.

Both suspects fled but were caught later that day; the shooter was charged with first-degree murder and was later convicted and received a life sentence in January 2006. Vick had served 16 years with the St. Paul Police Department and was the department’s only three-time Medal of Valor recipient. He is survived by his wife, two children, parents, a brother and two sisters.

If anyone knew Sergeant Vick or witnessed activity near 7th and Forest Streets that night, please share any information.