Police Officer Robert H. Perkins
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, March 7, 1992

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 16557

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, March 7, 1992
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Officer Robert Perkins was shot and killed as he was questioning a burglary suspect.

Officer Perkins observed an individual matching the description of a wanted burglar. As Officer Perkins questioned the suspect, the man resisted and a fierce struggle ensued. During the altercation, Officer Perkins suffered two gunshot wounds and died as a result of his injuries.

Officer Perkins' killer was apprehended and convicted. He received a life sentence.

Officer Perkins is survived by his three daughters.