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U.S. Air Force · United States 
Bobby Spencer
1997
Bobby Gene Spencer served the U.S. Air Force.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
What Happened
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.
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.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, and granddaughter.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Shannon Police Department
Chief of Police
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