Robert James Davey
1983
Robert James Davey Jr. served the U.S. Navy for 2 years. Robert served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Robert Davey was shot and killed while assisting members of his department conduct a drug raid on a home. He had just finished his normal shift and was not part of the raiding team, but assisted when they asked at the last moment. He was positioned at the rear of the home. As the six members of the team entered through the front, one of the drug dealer's bodyguards jumped through a back window carrying an AR-15 that had been modified to fire fully automatic. Officer Davey ordered the man to drop his weapon but the man opened fire, striking Officer Davey in the side. Officer Davey returned fire, striking the suspect in the chest several times. Before succumbing to his wounds, Officer Davey was able to secure the rifle so that the suspect could not fire at other officers. The suspect was taken into custody in the backyard. The suspect, 21, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life without parole. As of December 3, 2022, he was in Avenal State Prison. Officer Davey had been a member of the Alameda Police Department for just over ten years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1969 – 1971
1971 – 1974
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Alameda Police Department
Officer
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