Patrolman Robert Rosenbloom
New Mexico State Police
New Mexico
End of Watch: Monday, November 8, 1971

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, November 8, 1971
Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber
Suspect Info: Three suspects at large

Patrolman Rosenbloom was shot and killed during a traffic stop on I-40 near Albuquerque. During the stop a gun battle ensued in which he was struck in the chest and neck with a .45 caliber handgun. The three suspects fled the scene and evaded a massive manhunt. On November 26th the three suspects hijacked a commercial airliner from Albuquerque International Airport and forced it to fly to Cuba. The three suspects, who have been identified as members of the terrorist group Republic of Africa, remain at large in Cuba to this day.

Patrolman Rosenbloom was a U.S. Army veteran and had been in law enforcement for nine years and was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.