Deputy Sheriff Joseph Robinson
Nassau County Sheriff's Office
Nassau County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, May 16, 1891
Joseph Robinson
Deputy Sheriff Joe Robinson was shot and killed while he and several other deputies attempted to arrest a man wanted for several crimes in a neighboring county.
The deputies had located the man at a home and were surrounding it when the man opened fire from a window. Deputy Robinson was struck in the chest and killed instantly.
The suspect fled the scene after shooting Deputy Robinson. A large posse was formed to search for the suspect, but he was never captured. The suspect was also involved in the murder of Sheriff David Alvarez, of the Bradford County Sheriff's Office, on May 30th, 1891. The man was later murdered by an accomplice for reward money.
Deputy Robinson was survived by his wife and children.
Weapon Rifle; Winchester
Offender Murdered in 1891
warrant service
Sheriff David Levy Alvarez
Bradford County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: May 30, 1891
Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Robinson.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis