Detective Clayton Robinson

Detective Clayton Robinson | Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Chicago Police Department, Illinois
Detective Clayton Robinson

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, October 26, 1968

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Clayton Robinson

Detective Clayton Robinson was shot and killed during an arrest.

Detective Robinson had his gun drawn making an arrest at W. Blackhawk Street and N. Larrabee Street. As two additional officers pulled up to assist Detective Robinson, the subject pulled out a pistol and shot him.

The two arriving officers then shot and killed the man when he turned toward them with his gun.

Detective Robinson received 15 commendations during his career. He was assigned to Damen Avenue, Area 6 Robbery Division. Detective Robinson is survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.

Bio

  • Age 39
  • Tour 6 years
  • Badge 6166

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Friday, October 25, 1968
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed

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