Fayette County Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Saturday, April 10, 1948
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 10, 1948
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Acquitted
Officer Roberts was shot and killed while attempting to make a misdemeanor arrest at the Keeneland Race Track.
The 26-year-old suspect was arrested, tried twice, and acquitted both times.