Robert Yates

Death by Force

Robert E. Yates, a 22-year-old white male, was a police officer with the Plant City Police Department in Florida. On November 10, 1911, Officer Yates was on patrol near the train depot when he observed a suspicious individual. Upon attempting to question the man, the suspect drew a gun and fled. Officer Yates, along with a stockade guard and two local residents, pursued the suspect into a swamp. The suspect shot and killed two bloodhounds that were sent after him. As Officer Yates and the civili ...Read More

Robert E Yates (1889-1911) - Mémorial Find a Grave

Officer Robert E. Yates - (H/O Annie Boyett) - Plant City, FL

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