Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Hayes was shot and killed while investigating an occupied vehicle on Limeklin Pike, near Andrews Avenue. Officer Hayes and his partner stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation. While talking with the occupants a struggle ensued and the suspect was able to gain control of Officer Hayes' partner's gun. The suspect then opened fire, striking Officer Hayes in the eye and his partner in the chest. Officer Hayes succumbed to his injuries during surgery. His partner was permanently disabled as a result of the shooting. The suspect was later convicted of murder and attempted murder and sentenced to death. Officer Hayes had served with the agency for 7 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, and three sons.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Hayes gave the Philadelphia Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Philadelphia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hayes.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Robert S. Hayes 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 PA, 597 of 1,261 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.3% of this state's fallen. That is 47.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Philadelphia Police Department, 162 of 378 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert S. Hayes's cause is highlighted.
How Robert S. Hayes Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert S. Hayes is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert S. Hayes was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
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