Special Deputy Edward J. Roberts
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Arizona
End of Watch: Wednesday, July 21, 1937

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, July 21, 1937
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed by a civilian

Deputy Roberts was shot and killed after responding to a report of a murder at a factory. An enraged former employee had just killed his ex-boss and when Deputy Roberts approached the suspect shot him. As Deputy Roberts lay wounded, the suspect took his gun and shot him again, killing him. A factory worker who witnessed the gun battle shot and killed the suspect.