United States of America

Robert Bay Hutchings

Died July 20, 1976

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Robert Bay Hutchings.

How He Died

Manner Homicide

Cause Gunshot wound

Mechanism Firearm

What Happened

Agent Robert Hutchings was shot and killed while participating in a narcotics operation. At the time, he was assigned to the Liquor Enforcement Division. Following an undercover drug-buy, the officers attempted to serve a warrant on a suspect. The suspect produced a shotgun and shot Agent Hutchings in the neck. Agent Hutchings and another officer returned fire, killing the suspect.

Survivors

Agent Hutchings had been with his agency for two years and was survived by his expectant wife and six children.

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Agent Hutchings gave the Utah Highway Patrol 2 years.

Thank you for your service to the people of Utah. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Agent Hutchings.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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