Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Paul Robinson was shot and killed from ambush while walking his beat near the corner of 2nd Street and Main Street. Two weeks later a local bootlegger wanted for his murder was recognized by offices after he was jailed on a liquor charge. No information found about a charge or conviction.
Officer Robinson had served with the El Centro Police Department for only four months.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Robinson served with the El Centro Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the El Centro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Robinson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Paul Robinson is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At El Centro Police Department, 3 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Paul Robinson's cause is highlighted.
How Paul Robinson Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged with murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Paul Robinson is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Paul Robinson was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from El Centro Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
