Deputy Sheriff Roy Hugo Dirks
Lane County Sheriff's Department
Oregon
End of Watch: Friday, April 11, 1975

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, April 11, 1975
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Released from prison

Deputy Dirks was shot and killed by a copy-cat killer mimicking the famous serial killer Charles Manson. The suspect served time and was released from prison.

Deputy Dirks was survived by his four children, brother, sister, and several nieces and nephews.