Tulsa Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch: Saturday, April 3, 1971
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 3, 1971
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Killed in prison
Sergeant Jerome Spybuck was shot and killed during a raid on a home. The suspect exchanged shots with the entry team and then fled through the rear of the house, where he was confronted by Sergeant Spybuck. The two exchanged shots and Sergeant Spybuck was fatally wounded. The suspect, who had been wounded by Sergeant Spybuck's return fire, gave himself up.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. He was later killed by another inmate.
Sergeant Spybuck is survived by his wife and two children.