Officer Robert E. Hooper
San Francisco Police Department
California
End of Watch: Thursday, February 9, 1978

Biographical Info
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: 1107

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, February 9, 1978
Weapon Used: Handgun; .41 caliber
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Robert Hooper was shot and killed during a traffic stop.

He made a traffic stop on a suspect who fled in his vehicle. The suspect drove to his house and went inside. As Officer Hooper and another officer attempted to enter the home, the suspect opened fire, striking both officers.

Four years earlier, Officer Hooper was shot in the chest but was saved by his bullet resistant vest, which was new to law enforcement at the time.

Officer Hooper had served with the San Francisco Police Department for 14 years.

He is survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.