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- Jan. 24, 1964 -
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Metropolitan Police Dept. DC Patch
Resided: DC, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Jan. 24, 1964
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 28 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Metropolitan Police Dept. DC
District of Columbia, DC   USA
Dept. Type: Federal/Police
Hero's Rank: Officer
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 3 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: DC   USA   Fri. Jan. 24, 1964
Summary: Officer Robert Handwerk was shot and killed as he and his partner responded to a robbery in progress on Florida Avenue, NE.

When the officers confronted one of the suspects, both suspects opened fire, striking Officer Handwerk five times.

Officer Handwerk had been employed with the Metropolitan Police Department for three years, and is survived by his wife and two children.

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