Richmond Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Monday, April 11, 1898
Robert D. Austin
Officer Robert Austin was shot and killed while on patrol in Richmond's business district. He encountered two suspects burglarizing a business at the intersection of Fifth Street and Broad Street and was shot when he took action.
The two suspects were never apprehended.
Officer Austin had served with the Richmond Police Department for nine years.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never apprehended
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