Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Robert Day was shot and killed when he and a deputy raided a gambling establishment in Dixie, a suburb two miles north of Baton Rouge. He and his deputy managed to return fire, killing the man thought to be the shooter. Four others were arrested and charged in connection with his murder.
Survivors
Sheriff Day was survived by his wife and several children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Day served with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Baton Rouge community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Day.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Robert B. Day is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,586 officers honored here.
In LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7.3 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Department, 11 of 13 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 84.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert B. Day's cause is highlighted.
How Robert B. Day Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert B. Day is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert B. Day was killed by gun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
12 officers from East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Department are honored on badge.nw.
