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Sergeant Robert Glenwood Robinson | Corsicana Police Department, Texas Corsicana Police Department, Texas

Sergeant

Robert Glenwood Robinson

Corsicana Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Sunday, December 23, 1962

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 32

Tour: 4 years

Badge # 642

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/23/1962

Weapon: Shotgun

Suspect: Sentenced to 99 years

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Sergeant Robert Robinson was shot and killed when he responded to a disturbance at a cafe on East 10th Street at 2110 hours.

As he exited his patrol car a suspect ran out holding a sawed-off shotgun. The man turned and fired at Sergeant Robinson, striking him in the head. The shooter fled but was arrested a short time later and sentenced to 99 years.

Sergeant Robinson had served with the Corsicana Police Department for 4 years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 49th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 23, 2011

 

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