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Patrolman Oscar T. Roper | Union City Police Department, Tennessee Union City Police Department, Tennessee

Patrolman

Oscar T. Roper

Union City Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch: Wednesday, July 16, 1919

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 41

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/16/1919

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Roper was shot and killed by a man who was seeking revenge for previous encounters with the officer. The man snuck up and shot Patrolman Roper as he patrolled the train depot.

Patrolman Roper was survived by his wife and two children.

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Thank you for your service Sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
July 16, 2012

 

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