Greensboro Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch: Monday, November 23, 1992
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 61
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: November 23, 1992
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Charged
Police Officer Porter Robinson was killed when his patrol car struck a tree on Market Street during a high-speed pursuit of a stolen vehicle shortly after midnight.
The driver of the stolen vehicle also crashed his vehicle and fled on foot. Two teenagers were arrested and charged with theft of the stolen vehicle.
Officer Robinson had served with the Greensboro Police Department for one year. He is survived by his parents, sister, and two brothers.