Patrolman Robert Chambers, St. Augustine Police Department, Florida

Patrolman Robert Chambers

St. Augustine Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Monday, November 7, 1887

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Robert Chambers

Patrolman Robert Chambers succumbed to injuries he received when he was assaulted by a subject he arrested on November 4, 1887.

While taking the subject into custody, the subject resisted arrest and attacked Patrolman Chambers. He died from his injuries three days later at his home.

The suspect was charged with manslaughter but was acquitted.

Patrolman Chambers was survived by his wife and daughter.

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Age 31
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Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Friday, November 4, 1887
Weapon Person
Offender Acquitted

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"A Part of America Died"
Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.
The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.

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