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Robert B. Hatchell
- Jul. 18, 1943 -
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Resided: |
VA, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Jul. 18, 1943 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 45 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Petersburg Police Dept.
VA
USA |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Patrol Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
On The Job: |
15 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
VA
USA
Sun. Jul. 18, 1943
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Summary: |
Officer Hatchell was shot and killed with his own weapon following a brief vehicle pursuit of a stolen vehicle. The stolen car went over an embankment near the old Petersburg Hospital and the driver fled on foot. During the foot pursuit Officer Hatchell was shot and killed.
Two passengers in the car identified the driver who was later arrested and charged with Officer Hatchell's murder. He was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. On October 13, 1945, his sentence was commuted to life. Later evidence surfaced that pointed to the suspect's innocence. The two passengers, who at the time of the incident said they hitched a ride with the suspect, could no longer be located. He was pardoned by Governor John Battle on December 23, 1952.
Officer Hatchell had been with the agency for 15 years.
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