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Officer Thomas A. Robinson, Jr. | Jacksonville Police Department, Florida
Jacksonville Police Department, Florida

Officer

Thomas A. Robinson, Jr.

Jacksonville Police Department, Florida

End of Watch: Wednesday, December 16, 1953

Biographical Info

Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 16, 1953
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Officer Robinson was shot and killed by fugitives wanted by the FBI. One of the suspects was shot and killed while being taken into custody. The second suspect was convicted of Officer Robinson's murder and executed.

Officer Robinson had served with the agency for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.