Patrol Officer Robert A. Burgess, Cheektowaga Police Department, New York

Patrol Officer Robert A. Burgess

Cheektowaga Police Department, New York

End of Watch Friday, July 1, 1977

Robert A. Burgess

Officer Burgess was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a man for disorderly conduct in a drug store.

Officer Robert Burgess was fatally shot at Sattler’s Drugs Store on William Street by a suspect who had gained control of another officers’ revolver in a struggle and fired six shots, one striking Officer Burgess in the chest.

The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and attempted murder and sentenced to 8 to 30 years. He was paroled September 19, 1989.

Bio

Age 27
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Paroled in 1989

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To a great friend-Robert Burgess...For someone very special, who's the nicest kind of a friend. You brought laughter, happiness and smiles that will never end. Thanks Robert Burgess.
Class of 1965

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March 26, 2016