La Salle County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch: Friday, April 27, 1973
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: April 27, 1973
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available
Chief Jailer Roy Sturges suffered a fatal heart attack moments after being attacked by a prisoner with a piece of lumber.
During the struggle, Chief Jailer Sturges' wife came to his aid and sprayed the suspect with mace. Chief Jailer Sturges and his wife escaped from the room and locked the door. As they headed for the sheriff's office he suddenly collapsed and died.
Jailer Sturges was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.