Teaneck Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Friday, April 19, 1996
Add to My HeroesRobert Lee Fisher, Jr.
Police Officer Robert Fisher was shot and killed while moonlighting as a security guard at the Sears store at 436 Main Street in Hackensack, New Jersey. He was transporting the night's cash box to his car when three men approached him and shot him in the chest.
A magazine name and address label found beside Officer Fisher's car led to the arrest of the suspects, 19, 21, and 23. The subject who shot him and another were sentenced to life in prison. The killer will be eligible for parole in 2056 and the other in 2026.
Officer Fisher had served with the Teaneck Police Department for 18 months and had previously served with the Bergen County Sheriff's Office for 18 months.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 264
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 27 ReflectionsOfficer Fisher,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Teaneck. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
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April 19, 2021
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