Cheektowaga Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, July 1, 1977
Add to My HeroesRobert 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsGodspeed all first Responders.
Dangerous job. And I send prayers and Godspeed they all get home safely..
Donald M Fisher
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May 2, 2021
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