Patrolman Robert Bolden, New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman Robert Bolden

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Friday, January 22, 1971

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Robert Bolden

Patrolman Robert Bolden was shot and killed when he intervened in an altercation while off duty at a restaurant at 345 Gold Street.

It is believed that several suspects had planned to rob the restaurant and Patrolman Bolden attempted to stop them. One of the men pulled out a sawed-off shotgun from under his coat and opened fire on him. Despite being wounded, Patrolman Bolden returned fire before he was struck in the chest and killed. The suspects fled and were never apprehended.

Patrolman Bolden was a United States Navy veteran who served with the New York City Police Department for 15 years and was assigned to the 75th Precinct. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 15 years
Badge 20025
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Never identified

robbery

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Rest in Power Uncle Robert. I never met you but your brother and my grandfather remembers you always. The Bolden men love you, and we will see you again some day.

Brandon Bolden
Great Nephew

January 22, 2025