Police Officer Robert S. Hayes, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Police Officer Robert S. Hayes

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Thursday, June 17, 1993

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Robert S. Hayes

Officer Hayes was shot and killed while investigating an occupied vehicle on Limeklin Pike, near Andrews Avenue.

Officer Hayes and his partner stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation. While talking with the occupants a struggle ensued and the suspect was able to gain control of Officer Hayes' partner's gun. The suspect then opened fire, striking Officer Hayes in the eye and his partner in the chest. Officer Hayes succumbed to his injuries during surgery. His partner was permanently disabled as a result of the shooting.

The suspect was later convicted of murder and attempted murder and sentenced to death.

Officer Hayes had served with the agency for 7 years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and three sons.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 7 years
Badge 6720

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Sentenced to death

suspicious vehicle, traffic stop

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God of Justice, I am grateful for the lives and sacrifices of all America’s Peace Officers. They died serving us. Help us never forget. Help us celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. Be with the families of these fallen peace officers. Comfort them and give them Your strength and peace. Guide us as we seek to take care of the families of these fallen heroes. May we care for them with integrity. In commemorating the deaths of these fallen heroes, help us also to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition from this earthly life to the heavenly life yet to come. This assurance was guaranteed to all believers upon the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to that life to come with joy and anticipation. Thank You, Lord God, for hearing this prayer. In the mighty and holy name of Christ Jesus, Your dear Son, I pray. Amen.

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“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” [Psalm 23:4 ESV]

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” [John 3:16 ESV]

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