U.S. Navy · United States

Robert James Quirk

1971

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Robert James Quirk served the U.S. Navy for 4 years. Robert served in World War II and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

Heart attack

What Happened

Officer Robert Quirk suffered a fatal heart attack several hours after being involved in a foot pursuit.

The foot pursuit started at approximately 1:50 pm after he encountered three pedestrians on the shoulder of I-5, south of Route 36, in Red Bluff, California. He advised dispatchers that the three were running from him. When a backup officer arrived he located Officer Quirk walking all three subjects back towards his patrol car.

After Officer Quirk's shift ended he returned home and started experiencing chest pains. He suffered a fatal heart attack approximately 11 hours later.

Officer Quirk had served with the California Highway Patrol for 16 years.

Survivors

He is survived by his wife and five children.

Service Record

U.S. Navy

1943 – 1947

Conflicts

World War II Cold War

Also Served

California Highway Patrol

Officer

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