Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, January 13, 1970
Add to My HeroesRobert Henderson Shipp
Officer Robert Shipp was shot and killed after he and his partner stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 1900 block of Akron Street.
The driver of the vehicle exited and began to flee with Officer Shipp's partner in pursuit. The man was able to gain control of the partner's weapon and shot Officer Shipp in the side. His partner grabbed Officer Shipp's weapon and returned fire, killing the suspect.
Officer Shipp had been with the Dallas Police Department for over one year. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 21
- Tour 1 year, 4 months
- Badge 2624
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsBobby and I were childhood sweethearts and got married on October 4, 1968. I felt like the luckiest girl in the world! We had been married only 15 months when he was killed and that world came crashing down. Bobby was kind, funny, tender hearted, athletic and super good looking! He loved being a police officer. Forever in my heart!❤️. Paula Rush Shipp Blake
Paula Shipp Blake
Spouse/widow
January 13, 2025
