Sergeant Robert Glenwood Robinson
Corsicana Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, December 23, 1962

Biographical Info
Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 642

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, December 23, 1962
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 99 years

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.