Patrolman Robert D. Watford
Savannah Police Department
Georgia
End of Watch: Thursday, September 18, 1969

Biographical Info
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 5 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, September 18, 1969
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Watford was shot and killed while checking a subject in a city square. The suspect was an armed robbery suspect. The subject shot Patrolman Watford shot him then stole his badge and gun.

Patrolman Watford had served with the agency for 5 months. He was survived by his wife and two children.