Police Officer Robert Buitrago, Winston-Salem Police Department, North Carolina

Police Officer Robert Buitrago

Winston-Salem Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, January 15, 1994

Robert Buitrago

Officer Robert Buitrago was shot and killed while attempting to stop a robbery at a grocery store where he was shopping, despite being unarmed.

The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to death.

Officer Buitrago had served with the Winston-Salem Police Department for only 6 months.

Bio

Age 23
Tour 6 months
Badge 541

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to death

Most Recent Reflection

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Rob,
It's been 22 years since you left us and I still remember the good times we had in the Corps. Please look after a new officer that has joined you Officer Ashley Guindon from Prince William County, Va. EOW 2/27/16. I was an officer with this dept for a few years 20 years ago. Officer Guindon was on her first shift after graduation when she was killed. Just like you she was energetic and full of life and taken away from us way too soon. RIP pal.

Brian Anderson

March 3, 2016