Correctional Officer Robert F. Miller
United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Monday, October 12, 1987

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, October 12, 1987
Incident Location: Pennsylvania
Weapon Used: Handgun; .44 caliber
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Officer Miller was shot and killed when he and three other correctional officers were ambushed while escorting a prisoner to a transport vehicle at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. Two men were attempting to assist the inmate escape and opened fire on the officers, killing Officer Miller instantly. Other officers were able to return fire and after a short chase all of the suspects were arrested and sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Miller was survived by his wife, and young daughter and son.