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Incident
Sergeant Steven Robin and Police Officer Branden Estorffe were shot and killed at about 4:30 am while conducting a welfare check on a woman and child sitting in a vehicle parked at the Motel 6 at 1003 U.S. 90.
They had been speaking to the woman for approximately 30 minutes before making a request for child protective services. Moments later, the woman opened fire, fatally wounding Officer Estorffe and Sergeant Robin. Despite being wounded, Officer Estorffe was able to return fire and killed the subject.
Sergeant Robin had served with the Bay St. Louis Police Department for three years and previously served with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Robin gave the Bay St. Louis Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bay St. Louis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Robin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Bay St. Louis Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Steven is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Steven is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Steven is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2022, 4 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 2022, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2022, 84 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Steven was 34. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. Steven had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Steven was 34. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Steven had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Steven was 34. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Steven had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 12.3% of these deaths in MS, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 16.5%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Bay St. Louis Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 16% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Bay St. Louis Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Steven among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 8-W
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