Robert Bay Hutchings
1976
Robert B. 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.
Service Record
Also Served
Utah Highway Patrol
Agent
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