Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Clayton Robinson was shot and killed during an arrest. Detective Robinson had his gun drawn making an arrest at W. Blackhawk Street and N. Larrabee Street. As two additional officers pulled up to assist Detective Robinson, the subject pulled out a pistol and shot him. The two arriving officers then shot and killed the man when he turned toward them with his gun. Detective Robinson received 15 commendations during his career. He was assigned to Damen Avenue, Area 6 Robbery Division.
Survivors
Detective Robinson is survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Robinson gave the Chicago Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Robinson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Clayton Robinson is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 9.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Chicago Police Department, 396 of 571 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Clayton Robinson's cause is highlighted.
How Clayton Robinson Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Clayton Robinson is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Clayton Robinson was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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