Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, December 25, 1983
Robert L. Zore
Detective Robert Zore was shot and killed with his own weapon by a robbery suspect.
Detective Zore was shot after chasing a robbery suspect from Dadeland Shopping Mall. Detective Zore caught the suspect at a nearby Metrorail Station parking lot where a struggle ensued and the subject gained control of his weapon. Detective Zore was shot on the stomach and was taken to a nearby hospital where he died during surgery early the next morning.
The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison.
Detective Zore had served with the Metro-Dade Police Department for three years.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 2244
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, December 24, 1983
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life in prison
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