“This is an incomprehensible loss for our agency,” Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel said while mourning the death of Gordon Gwathney
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- Knoxville Police Lt. Gordon Gwathney, 57, drowned during a hunting trip in North Dakota on Oct. 26, authorities said
- The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office said Gwathney’s kayak tipped over and the members of the hunting party could not see him
- “Our hearts are with his family, friends, and co-workers as we grieve his untimely death,” said Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon
A Tennessee police department is mourning after one of their own drowned during a hunting trip in North Dakota.
“This is an incomprehensible loss for our agency and the entire Knoxville community,” Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel said in a press statement about Lt. Gordon Gwathney, 57.
“Gordon was beloved by our department and so many members of our community,” Noel added. “He was a truly exceptional police officer who mentored generations of officers, dedicated his entire life to service and embodied the true spirit of community policing.”…