Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, January 31, 1971
Add to My HeroesRobert Wayne Lee
Police Officer Robert Lee was shot and killed when he and his partner interrupted a robbery in progress at a local service station.
The two officers were transporting a juvenile prisoner at the time. When the suspect inside saw the officers he ran out and fire a round which struck Officer Lee in the head. Officer Lee's partner, Officer Daryl Shirley, was able to fatally shoot the suspect during a foot chase.
Officer Shirley was shot and killed in the line of duty in an unrelated case on April 28th, 1982.
Officer Lee had served with the Houston Police Department for just over two years. He was survived by his wife, parents, brother, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 2 years, 1 month
- Badge 2296
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender Shot and killed
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