Trooper Robert A. Paris
Delaware State Police
Delaware
End of Watch: Thursday, October 17, 1963

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 4 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, October 17, 1963
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Trooper Robert Paris was shot and killed while on a special burglary detail checking local motels. He encountered two suspicious men in the parking lot of a hotel at 3:40 am. When he approached the men a shootout ensued and Trooper Paris was fatally wounded by a shotgun blast.

The two suspects and their getaway driver were apprehended following a large manhunt. The shooter was sentenced to life the the other two suspects were sentenced to lesser prison terms.

Trooper Paris had served with the agency for 4.5 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.