Hampton Roads Regional Jail, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, September 24, 2020
Add to My HeroesRobert Charles Sunukjian
Master Jail Officer Robert Sunukjian died after contracting COVID-19 during an outbreak among staff and inmates at the Hampton Roads Regional Jail.
Officer Sunukjian had served with the Hampton Roads Regional Jail for 16 years. He is survived by his wife and parents.
Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Tuesday, September 8, 2020
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