Greene County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch: Sunday, November 14, 2010
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 26 years
Badge Number: 02
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 14, 2010
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Chief Deputy Kevin Roberts was shot and killed at his home by the target of a narcotics investigation the sheriff's office was undertaking.
The subject had gone to his home and knocked on the door at about 8:30 am on a Sunday morning. When Chief Deputy Roberts answered the door he was fatally shot by the man, who then killed himself.
Chief Deputy Roberts had served with the Greene County Sheriff's Office for 10 years. He had a total of 26 years of law enforcement experience and had previously served with the Union Point Police Department and Greensboro Police Department. He is survived by his wife, two children, and grandchildren.