Patrolman Robert D. Watford, Savannah Police Department, Georgia

Patrolman Robert D. Watford

Savannah Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Thursday, September 18, 1969

Robert D. Watford

Patrolman Robert Watford was shot and killed while sitting in his patrol car at Charlton Street and Bull Street.

The suspect was an armed robbery suspect. The subject shot Patrolman Watford and then stole his badge and gun.

Patrolman Watford had served with the Savannah Police Department for only five months. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 23
Tour 5 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Bobby was setting in his car writing a report at Charlton and Bull St. when Leroy Bailey came out of the bushes and shot him in the left/back of the head. Stuffed his body half under his unit and stole his gun and badge as proof so he could be leader of the Bandalaros street gang. Bobby was found by Officer Al Murray, (now deceased).

John Eustace (retired)
Retired law-enforcement

June 17, 2015