Investigator Robert Van Hall Jr.
New York State Police
New York
End of Watch: Friday, December 5, 1980

Biographical Info
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, December 5, 1980
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Convicted

Investigator Van Hall was shot and killed as he and his partner attempted to arrest two brothers for trafficking cocaine and marijuana. Investigator Van Hall was a passenger in an unmarked cruiser and was shot by the suspects with a shotgun. The two brothers were convicted of murder for killing Investigator Van Hall.

Investigator Van Hall was a Vietnam War veteran. He was survived by his wife and 14-year old daughter.