U.S. Army · United States 
Robert Larson
1982
Robert P. Larson served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Agent Robert Larson was shot and killed after an undercover narcotics purchase went bad. After Agent Larson got into the suspect's vehicle, they drove away. Agent Larson's backup officers lost track of the vehicle as a result. Agent Larson's body was found in a motel room a short time later with three bullet wounds. The drug dealer intended to rob Agent Larson instead of selling him drugs. The suspect and an accomplice were apprehended a short time later. The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Agent Larson was a U.S. Army veteran and had been in law enforcement for over ten years.
Survivors
He was survived by his daughter and father.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office
Agent
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