Van Hall Jr, Robert, INV

Fallen

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Service Details

Last Rank
Investigator

Primary Unit
1977-1980 New York State Police, NY

Service Years
1977 - 1980

Official Badges

Police Awards and Commendations

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Prior Military Service

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Personal Details

Home Country

United States

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Casualty Info

End of Watch
Dec 05, 1980

Cause of Death
Gunfire

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Unit Assignments


	1977-1980 New York State Police, NY

Additional Information

Comments/Citation:

Investigator Van Hall was shot and killed as he and his partner attempted to arrest two brothers for trafficking cocaine and marijuana. Investigator Van Hall was a passenger in an unmarked cruiser and was shot by the suspects with a shotgun. The two brothers were convicted of murder for killing Investigator Van Hall.

Investigator Van Hall was a Vietnam War veteran. He was survived by his wife and 14-year old daughter.

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