Court Officer Robert J. Silver, St. Clair County 72nd District Court, Michigan

Court Officer Robert J. Silver

St. Clair County 72nd District Court, Michigan

End of Watch Thursday, December 28, 2023

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Robert J. Silver

Court Officer Bob Silver was shot and killed while serving an eviction notice in the 6100 block of Genaw Road in Clay Township.

Officers from the Clay Township Police Department were dispatched to the address to locate Officer Silver after court staff were unable to reach him for several hours. They located his body on the property, suffering from gunshot wounds.

The tenant at the home barricaded himself inside the house for a short time before being taken into custody. The man was charged with murder.

Officer Silver had served with the St. Clair County 72nd District Court for 35 years. He was survived by his wife, three children, sister, brother, and granddaughter.

Bio

Age 66
Tour 35 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

eviction

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of their character.

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ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

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