Police Officer Robert Shisler, Deptford Township Police Department, New Jersey

Police Officer Robert Shisler

Deptford Township Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Sunday, May 7, 2023

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Robert Shisler

Police Officer Bobby Shisler succumbed to complications of a gunshot wound sustained on March 10th, 2023, while struggling with a suspect following a foot pursuit.

He had conducted a subject stop on the man on Delsea Drive. The man fled on foot during the encounter, and Officer Shisler chased him to Doman Avenue, where a struggle ensued between the two. The man produced a handgun and shot Officer Shisler in the leg. Despite being wounded, Officer Shisler returned fire and killed the subject.

Officer Shisler was taken to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital where he underwent multiple surgeries. He succumbed to complications of the gunshot wound on May 7th, 2023, without having ever been released from the hospital.

Officer Shisler had served with the Deptford Township Police Department for four years. His father and brother also serve in law enforcement.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 4 years
Badge 5273

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, March 10, 2023
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

foot pursuit, subject stop, struggle

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Officer Shisler,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice of the citizens of Deptford. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. I know it’s little consolation but at least you took that POS with you so he won’t be taking up space anywhere.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 7, 2024