Police Officer Robert H. Perkins, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Police Officer Robert H. Perkins

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, March 7, 1992

Robert H. Perkins

Officer Robert Perkins was shot and killed as he was questioning a burglary suspect.

Officer Perkins observed an individual matching the description of a wanted burglar. As Officer Perkins questioned the suspect, the man resisted and a fierce struggle ensued. During the altercation, Officer Perkins suffered two gunshot wounds and died as a result of his injuries.

Officer Perkins' killer was apprehended and convicted. He received a life sentence.

Officer Perkins is survived by his three daughters.

Bio

Age 45
Tour Not available
Badge 16557

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

Most Recent Reflection

View all 33 Reflections

I miss my uncle bunky he is the brother of my dad leon e perkins whom I miss dearly too. I miss the times when you’d come over to the house on lunch break or maybe just getting off work to come visit us, you would still have on your uniform. You always came and gave each of us some money just because. I miss that big bright smile. I’m sure you’re looking down on your children my cousin Ramona and Renee and your grandson DeAndre proudly they are doing well. Continue to rest well Uncle Bunky.

Gwendolyn Perkins
Niece

February 5, 2018