University of Mississippi Police and Campus Safety Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Saturday, October 21, 2006
Add to My HeroesRobert Michael Langley
Policei Officer Robert Langley was fatally injured when he was dragged by the driver of a vehicle during a traffic stop on Jackson Avenue, near Fraternity Row, in Oxford, Mississippi.
As Officer Langley was speaking to the driver, a university student whom he had stopped for speeding, the driver suddenly sped off, dragging Officer Langley approximately 200 yards.
Officer Langley was flown to the Memphis Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect was apprehended at his residence by members of the Oxford Police Department a short time after the incident and charged with capital murder of a police officer. In 2007 the suspect plead guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Officer Langley was a member of the Mississippi National Guard and was a veteran of the War on Terrorism. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and two stepdaughters.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 4 years
- Badge B-5
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Sentenced to 20 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 255 ReflectionsI met Officer Rob as we called him when I was a freshman at Ole Miss. He was routinely checking rooms and he made a bet that we couldn't name a song for him. I did and from then on Officer Rob would come by our dorm room to check on us, make sure that we were ok and staying out of trouble. He was extremely nice and cool to be around. I was heartbroken when I heard about the incident that killed him and to be honest really angry.
Officer Rob, you were a fantastic guy and I appreciate you watching out for us.
Will Canterbury
Friend
June 4, 2020
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