Mount Vernon Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Tuesday, May 22, 1934
Add to My HeroesRobert R. Randolph
Acting Chief of Police Robert Randolph succumbed to complications of a gunshot wound sustained two days earlier while attempting to arrest a drunk subject.
He was riding in a car with the police chief, who was off duty while on injury leave, when he observed a man staggering down College Street between Second Street and Water Street. Acting Chief Randolph had encountered the man earlier in the afternoon and had already ordered him off the street once. He placed the man under arrest and started to search him. The man suddenly pulled out a pistol and opened fire, striking Acting Chief Randolph in the leg. Acting Chief Randolph returned fire and killed the subject.
Acting Chief Randolph's wound was initially believed to be superficial but he suffered a pulmonary embolism while recovering.
Acting Chief Randolph had served with the Mount Vernon Police Department for 25 years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 63
- Tour 25 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, May 20, 1934
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsActing Chief Randolph,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Mount Vernon.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
May 22, 2024
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