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Patrolman Garner M. Robertson, Jr. | Valley View Police Department, Ohio
Valley View Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman

Garner M. Robertson, Jr.

Valley View Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Sunday, July 8, 1956

Biographical Info

Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 8, 1956
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Executed

Patrolman Robertson was shot and killed by a suspect who was holding a woman hostage in a car. As Patrolman Robertson approached the vehicle the suspect opened fire with a shotgun, fatally wounding him. The suspect was sentenced to death and later executed.

Patrolman Robertson was survived by his wife, son, daughter.