Newport News Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Friday, September 23, 1921
Add to My HeroesRobert Hayes DeKorte
Patrolman Robert DeKorte was shot and killed with his own weapon while attempting to arrest a fugitive at 448 Twenty-Ninth Street.
The subject was found guilty of First Degree Murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Patrolman DeKorte was a U.S Navy veteran of WWI and had served with the Newport News Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and young son.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 3
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
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