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Resided:
Tampa (Hillsborough County) FL, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jan. 24, 1979
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male
Agency
Dept:
U.S. Federal Protective Service
Tampa, FL
USA
County:
Hillsborough
Dept. Type:
Federal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
Tampa,
FL
USA
Wed. Jan. 24, 1979
Summary:
Officer Robert Timberlake was shot and killed with his own service weapon while dealing with a transient in the lobby of the Tampa Federal Building in Tampa, Florida.
The subject had entered an elevator and Officer Timberlake followed him in. While in the elevator a struggle ensued and the suspect gained control of Officer Timberlake's .38 caliber handgun and shot him several times. The subject was severely wounded by other federal agents when the elevator doors opened.
Disposition:
The man was found not guilty by reason of mental incompetence and released.
