Roll of Honor
Robert F. Miller
Incident
Correctional Officer Robert Miller was shot and killed when he and three other correctional officers were ambushed while escorting a prisoner to a transport vehicle at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. Two men were attempting to assist the inmate escape and opened fire on the officers, killing Officer Miller instantly. Other officers were able to return fire and after a short chase all of the subjects were arrested. They were subsequently sentenced to life in prison.
Survivors
Officer Miller was survived by his wife, and young daughter and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Correctional Officer Miller served with the United States Department of Justice.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Correctional Officer Miller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Correctional Officer Robert F. Miller 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 DC, 754 of 1,418 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.2% of this state's fallen. That is 53.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons, 26 of 34 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert F. Miller's cause is highlighted.
How Robert F. Miller Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert F. Miller is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert F. Miller was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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