Patrol Officer Robert A. Burgess
Cheektowaga Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, July 1, 1977
Add to My HeroesRobert A. Burgess
Officer Burgess was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a man for disorderly conduct in a drug store.
Officer Robert Burgess was fatally shot at Sattler’s Drugs Store on William Street by a suspect who had gained control of another officers’ revolver in a struggle and fired six shots, one striking Officer Burgess in the chest.
The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and attempted murder and sentenced to 8 to 30 years. He was paroled September 19, 1989.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Paroled in 1989
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsGodspeed all first Responders.
Dangerous job. And I send prayers and Godspeed they all get home safely..
Donald M Fisher
Contractor
May 2, 2021
