Officer Robert Hayes DeKorte
Newport News Police Department
Virginia
End of Watch: Friday, September 23, 1921

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, September 23, 1921
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer DeKorte was shot and killed with his own weapon while attempting to arrest a fugitive.

Officer DeKorte was a WWI veteran and had been with the agency for three years. He was survived by his wife and young son.