Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Forbish was shot and killed while assisting other officers taking a suspected car thief into custody. Patrolman Forbish was off duty at the time, but went to the aid of his fellow officers. The prisoner they were taking into custody pointed out one of his accomplices nearby and Patrolman Forbish immediately approached the man. The suspect suddenly produced a handgun and opened fire, mortally wounding Patrolman Forbish, who died the next morning. The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and hanged on December 23, 1927.
Survivors
Patrolman Forbish was survived by his brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Forbish served with the Vicksburg Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Vicksburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Forbish.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Robert Forbish 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 MS, 243 of 350 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.4% of this state's fallen. That is 69.4 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Vicksburg Police Department, 4 of 4 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 Forbish's cause is highlighted.
How Robert Forbish Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert Forbish is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert Forbish was killed by gun.
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