Patrolman Robert M. Perry, Plainfield Police Division, New Jersey

Patrolman Robert M. Perry

Plainfield Police Division, New Jersey

End of Watch Wednesday, July 1, 1970

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Robert M. Perry

Patrolman Perry was shot and killed as he and another officer were protecting firefighters as they put out a fire at the scene of a racial disturbance. His partner was shot in the leg.

Four days later, the 24-year-old suspect was apprehended. On October 3, 1972, the suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison in 2020.

Patrolman Perry was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran who had been awarded several medals for his bravery in action and had served with the Plainfield Police Division for 11 months. He was survived by his mother and father, a Plainfield Fire Department captain.

Bio

Age 22
Tour 11 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Died in prison

disturbance, fire

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Patrolman Perry,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of of Plainfield. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 1, 2020