Bobby Gene Spencer served in the U.S. Air Force.
Chief Bobby Spencer was shot and killed from ambush while walking into the police department building at approximately 4:45 am before ending his shift.
His body was found by two officers a short time later who initially presumed he had suffered from a heart attack.
No suspects or motives for his murder have ever been determined, and the case remains open.
Chief Spencer was a United States Korean War Air Force veteran and had served as the Chief of Police for the Shannon Police Department for 20 years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Chief of Police Spencer gave the Shannon Police Department 23 years.
Thank you for your service to the Shannon community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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