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Officer Robert D. Handwerk | Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

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Robert D. Handwerk

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch: Friday, January 24, 1964

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: 3 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 1/24/1964

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Robert Handwerk was shot and killed as he and his partner responded to a robbery in progress on Florida Avenue, NE.

When the officers confronted one of the suspects, both suspects opened fire, striking Officer Handwerk five times.

Officer Handwerk had been employed with the Metropolitan Police Department for three years, and is survived by his wife and two children.

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Rest in Peace, Officer Handwerk. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 5, 2012

 

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