United States Air Force Security Forces, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Thursday, April 17, 1969
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 19 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 17, 1969
Weapon Used: Handgun; .22 caliber
Suspect Info: Released after 7 years
Technical Sergeant Isiah Roberts was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call on George AFB in California. He and another officer were both shot after responding to the call. The other officer recovered from his wounds.
The subject who shot Sergeant Roberts was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison, but was released after serving only seven years.
Sergent Roberts had served in the United States Air Force for 19 years and was assigned to the 831st Security Police Squadron.