Line of Duty Death: Captain Steven M. Gaudet, Jr.
Captain Steven M. Gaudet, Jr.
Pearl River Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Thursday, July 16, 2020
BIO
Age 39
Tour 20 years
Badge 200
INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause COVID19
Incident Date Friday, July 3, 2020
Captain Steven Gaudet died as the result of contracting COVID-19 during a confirmed exposure while on duty.
It is believed he was exposed during a 4th of July event at the town hall on July 3rd, 2020.
Captain Gaudet had served with the Pearl River Police Department for three years and had previously served with the New Orleans Police Department for 17 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and parents.
In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Chief of Police Jack Sessions
Pearl River Police Department
39470 Willis Alley
Pearl River, LA 70452
Phone: (985) 863-5711
