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Robert Hugh Milligan

Case from Fort-lauderdale, FL dated Aug 09, 1978

Victim Details

Robert Hugh Milligan

Male

White / Caucasian

Fort-lauderdale

FL

1978-08-09

53

Robert

Hugh Milligan

07/23/2026

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Robert Hugh Milligan, a 53-year-old white male, was a Deputy Sheriff with the Broward County Sheriff's Office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On August 9, 1978, while attempting to serve an eviction notice at an apartment located at 4042 NW 16th Street in Lauderhill, he was shot by a 32-year-old male suspect. The suspect, who was later identified as having mental health issues, fired a .25 caliber handgun at Deputy Milligan. Despite immediate medical attention, Deputy Milligan succumbed to his inju ...
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