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Patrolman Robert Michael Plainville Police Department, Connecticut

Patrolman

Robert Michael "Bob" Holcomb

Plainville Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch: Monday, November 21, 1977

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: 5 years

Badge # 9

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/21/1977

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Sentenced to life

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Patrolman Robert Holcomb was shot and killed while answering a residential burglary call.

Patrolman Holcomb was on a residential burglary call at a home in Plainville when two men ran out of the house. Patrolman Holcomb chased one man, who was waiting for him in the woods across the street. The burglar shot him once in the arm and then stood over him and fired four more shots into his chest. Patrolman Holcomb died shortly after at New Britain General Hospital.

The suspect was convicted of Patrolman Holcomb's murder and sentenced to life.

Patrolman Holcomb had served with the Plainville Police Department for 5 years. He is survived by his wife and a 3-year-old son.

A street in Plainville was later renamed Robert Holcomb Way in his memory.

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35 Years Missyou buddy always in my thoughts and prayers.

Robert Soli Retired Officer Plainville PD Plainville, Ct.
November 19, 2012

 

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