Police Officer Robert Hayes
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Thursday, June 17, 1993

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: 6720

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, June 17, 1993
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to death

Officer Hayes was shot and killed while investigating an occupied vehicle.

Officer Hayes and his partner stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation. While talking with the occupants a struggle ensued and the suspect was able to gain control of Officer Hayes' partner's gun. The suspect then opened fire, striking Officer Hayes in the eye and his partner in the chest. Officer Hayes succumbed to his injuries during surgery. His partner was permanently disabled as a result of the shooting.

The suspect was later convicted of murder and attempted murder and sentenced to death.

Officer Hayes had served with the agency for 7 years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and three sons.