Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Robert Bolton was shot and killed while attempting to question a man during a domestic disturbance. He had been called to a women's shelter where a married man was attempting to see his girlfriend. As Officer Bolton arrived, the man was attempting to enter his vehicle. Officer Bolton unsuccessfully attempted to stop him. The suspect was able to grab a .357 revolver from the vehicle and shoot him. Officer Bolton returned fire as the suspect fled. Office Bolton was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. After a short pursuit, the suspect was captured and convicted. He later died in prison. Officer Bolton had served with the Eau Claire Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Bolton gave the Eau Claire Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Eau Claire community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Bolton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Robert Paul Bolton is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In WI, 159 of 317 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50.2% of this state's fallen. That is 50.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Eau Claire Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert Paul Bolton's cause is highlighted.
How Robert Paul Bolton Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert Paul Bolton is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert Paul Bolton was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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