Hyattsville Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch: Monday, June 18, 1984
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 119
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: June 18, 1984
Weapon Used: Automobile; Motorcycle
Suspect Info: Not available
Private Robert King was killed in a motorcycle accident while assisting other officers who were pursuing another motorcycle.
Private King had served with the Hyattsville Police Department for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
On June 18, 2009, Private King was posthumously promoted to the rank of Corporal.