Roll of Honor
Incident
Trooper Robert Semrov was shot and killed after stopping a man for speeding in front of the suspect's house on East Lake Road at 4:40 pm. Trooper Semrov allowed the suspect to enter his house to retrieve his driver’s license. The suspect emerged with a .22 caliber rifle and shot Trooper Semrov six times as he sat in his patrol car. The suspect, 30, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 8 to 30 years. He was paroled on December 9, 1986. Trooper Semrov had served with the New York State Police for 6 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and mother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Trooper Semrov gave the New York State Police 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of New York. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Trooper Semrov.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Trooper Robert M. Semrov 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 NY, 728 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.9% of this state's fallen. That is 33.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At New York State Police, 29 of 171 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 17% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert M. Semrov's cause is highlighted.
How Robert M. Semrov Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert M. Semrov is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert M. Semrov was killed by rifle.
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