U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Robert Perry
1970
Robert M. Perry served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Perry was shot and killed as he and another officer were protecting firefighters as they put out a fire at the scene of a racial disturbance. His partner was shot in the leg. Four days later, the 24-year-old suspect was apprehended. On October 3, 1972, the suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison in 2020. Patrolman Perry was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran who had been awarded several medals for his bravery in action and had served with the Plainfield Police Division for 11 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother and father, a Plainfield Fire Department captain.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Plainfield Police Division
Patrolman
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