Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia
End of Watch Monday, August 29, 1988
Add to My HeroesRobert M. Kirk
Special Agent Robert Kirk was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious person in his neighborhood. It was later learned that the person was planning on killing his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend but was interrupted by Agent Kirk.
The suspect was apprehended but escaped from the county jail. The man was shot and killed a short time later by officers trying to recapture him.
Agent Kirk was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsRemembering you today! Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. I was an agent with all of 5 years on the job when you were killed. I still can feel the tremendous sadness and shock. But what I remember the most is the determination of your fellow agents to capture the man who killed you. Rest In Peace, Brother!
SAC Lisa Harris
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
August 29, 2018
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