Norfolk Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch: Tuesday, July 13, 1943
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 13, 1943
Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect Info: Paroled in 1963
Officer Robert Dunn and Officer Frank Davis were shot and killed after responding to a burglary call at 7501 Granby Street at approximately 5:00 am.
When the officers arrived at the scene, they were immediately fired upon as they exited their patrol cars. Both officers returned fire, emptying their revolvers, before being fatally wounded.
The 19-year-old suspect was arrested later in the day by two Navy Shore Patrolmen and a Norfolk police officer. He was convicted of two counts of murder and received two life sentences. He was paroled in 1963.
Officer Dunn had served with the Norfolk Police Department for 11 years. He is survived by his wife, mother, four brothers, and two sisters.