Patrolman Robert Hayes DeKorte

Patrolman Robert Hayes DeKorte | Newport News Police Department, Virginia
Newport News Police Department, Virginia
Patrolman Robert Hayes DeKorte

Newport News Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Friday, September 23, 1921

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Robert Hayes DeKorte

Patrolman Robert DeKorte was shot and killed with his own weapon while attempting to arrest a fugitive at 448 Twenty-Ninth Street.

The subject was found guilty of First Degree Murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Patrolman DeKorte was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWI and had served with the Newport News Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and young son.

Bio

  • Age 33
  • Tour 3 years
  • Badge 3
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Sentenced to life

fugitive, arrest attempt

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Patrolman DeKorte,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USN during WW I.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

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September 23, 2021

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