Roanoke City Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Friday, October 12, 1906
Robert M. Beard
Patrolman Robert Beard was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man at the Alleghany Institute, which is the current-day Burrell Memorial Hospital. During the arrest the suspect asked Patrolman Beard if he could get his coat from a closet. When he stepped into the closet he produced a handgun and shot Patrolman Beard.
The killer fled the scene but was later apprehended and hung for the murder.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Executed
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