Claiborne County Sheriff's Department, Mississippi
End of Watch: Saturday, September 3, 1977
Age: 73
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 3, 1977
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Sheriff Joseph E. Roberts was shot and killed with his own weapon as he attempted to arrest a suspect for burglary.
Deputy Roberts had served with the Claiborne County Sheriff's Department for 12 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.