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

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
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 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 0340 hours. 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.