U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Robert May
1949
Robert Carl May served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Robert May was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a disturbance at a local tavern. Upon their arrival, they found the suspect had left. They offered the female victim a ride home, and as they were leaving the tavern, they saw the suspect. In the ensuing gun battle, Patrolman May was shot in the back and killed. His partner was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Patrolman May was a United States Marine Corps veteran of World War II and had served with the Bogalusa Police Department for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Bogalusa Police Department
Patrolman
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