Valley View Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, July 8, 1956
Add to My HeroesGarner M. Robertson, Jr.
Patrolman Robertson was shot and killed by a suspect who was holding a woman hostage in a car. As Patrolman Robertson approached the vehicle the suspect opened fire with a shotgun, fatally wounding him. The suspect was sentenced to death and later executed.
Patrolman Robertson was survived by his wife, son, daughter.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Executed
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