Sergeant Robert Preston Palmer, Elsmere Police Department, Kentucky

Sergeant Robert Preston Palmer

Elsmere Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Tuesday, September 25, 1990

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Robert Preston Palmer

Sergeant Robert Palmer was shot and killed during an unprovoked attack. He was shot September 3, 1990 by his wife's ex-husband who had already gunned down the officers two and three year old children. He returned fire, killing the assailant

Sergeant Palmer died of his wounds September 25, 1990.

Sergeant Palmer had served with the agency for 11 years. He is survived by his son.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 11 years
Badge 1303

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Monday, September 3, 1990
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Killed by Sergeant Palmer

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Well, Bobby its been 35 years since that horrible Labor Day. You're loved and missed everyday. I thank God that we planned and enjoyed our family reunion 2 days previous and had breakfast the day before at the Merry-go-round Restaurant in Evansville, IN. RIP and give Casey and Robin hugs and kisses. Also, dad and Aunt Jean.

Cindy your favorite cousin.
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