Patrolman Garner M. Robertson, Jr., Valley View Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Garner M. Robertson, Jr.

Valley View Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, July 8, 1956

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Garner 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.

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Age 45
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Executed

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Garner M. Robertson, Jr. of the Valley View Police Department, Ohio and the additional 73 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 8, 2025